The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.8 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
49.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 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
- 617
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 25.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Nafisa Patel
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLancaster University School of Mathematics
16 plus · Grammar · Very close
Frenchwood Community Primary School
Primary · 735m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 745m away
Stoneygate Nursery School
Nursery · 761m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 770m away
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Secondary · 806m away
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 918m away
Christ The King Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Eden Boys' School, Preston a selective school?
No. Eden Boys' School, Preston is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Eden Boys' School, Preston's Ofsted rating?
Eden Boys' School, Preston was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eden Boys' School, Preston?
Eden Boys' School, Preston currently has 617 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eden Boys' School, Preston take?
Eden Boys' School, Preston caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eden Boys' School, Preston?
Eden Boys' School, Preston is in Preston, PR1 4BD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eden Boys' School, Preston have a sixth form?
No, Eden Boys' School, Preston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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