The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
53.0
9.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 124 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 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
- 623
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 30.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Arshad Ashraf (Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Wolfenden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMadrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Independent · 453m away
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
Primary · 464m away
The Valley Community Primary School
Primary · 479m away
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Primary · 604m away
Susan Isaacs Nursery School
Nursery · 735m away
Al-Huda Primary School
Independent · 756m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
Primary · 764m away
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Primary · 846m away
Questions parents ask
What is Eden Boys' School, Bolton's Ofsted rating?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eden Boys' School, Bolton?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton currently has 623 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eden Boys' School, Bolton take?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eden Boys' School, Bolton?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton is in Bolton, BL1 3QE, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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