The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
61.3
17.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
76%
34.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
94%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 119 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 618
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 46.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Matti Rehman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
150 Wellhead Lane, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic School
Primary · 1.1km away
Birchfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)
Primary · 1.3km away
Birchfield Independent Girls' School
Independent · 1.3km away
Westminster Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Titan St Georges Academy
Free school · 1.5km away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Prince Albert Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eden Boys' School, Birmingham's Ofsted rating?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eden Boys' School, Birmingham?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham currently has 618 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eden Boys' School, Birmingham take?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eden Boys' School, Birmingham?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham is in Birmingham, B42 2SY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eden Boys' School, Birmingham have a sixth form?
No, Eden Boys' School, Birmingham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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