The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.1
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
1% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 100
- Capacity
- 77%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Dr Mohammad Sayeid-Al-Jamee
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Brunswick Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMcMillan Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Marsden Community Primary School
Primary · 334m away
Nelson St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 413m away
Walverden Primary School
Primary · 485m away
Bradley Nursery School
Nursery · 596m away
Whitefield Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 619m away
Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Lomeshaye Junior School
Primary · 811m away
Questions parents ask
What is Edenfield Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?
Edenfield Girls' High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2020. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Edenfield Girls' High School?
Edenfield Girls' High School currently has 100 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edenfield Girls' High School take?
Edenfield Girls' High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Edenfield Girls' High School?
Edenfield Girls' High School is in BB9 0PQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edenfield Girls' High School have a sixth form?
No, Edenfield Girls' High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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