Is Eden Boys' School, Preston a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 16 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 3rd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Eden Boys' School, Preston's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Eden Boys' School, Preston averaged an Attainment 8 score of 54.5 (England: 46.2). 68.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Eden Boys' School, Preston?

Applications for Year 7 places at Eden Boys' School, Preston starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Eden Boys' School, Preston

Adelaide Street, Preston, PR1 4BD

Local ranking3rd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

800

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 16 May 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 54.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 68.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 82.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 123

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 88.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 617
Boys: 615 (100%)
Capacity: 800 (77% full)
SEND: 11.8%
FSM Eligible: 26.1%
EAL: 47.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.0%
SEN Support: 10.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,244/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Muslim
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 37.4%
Asian Pakistani: 29.3%
Asian Other: 12.7%
Other: 8.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 4.6%
Mixed Other: 4.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
White Other: 0.7%

37.4%

Asian Indian

29.3%

Asian Pakistani

12.7%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01772926000

info@ebpreston.staracademies.org

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Adelaide Street

Preston, North West

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Administrative

URN: 141971
UKPRN: 10053419
Establishment No.: 4014
Trust: STAR ACADEMIES

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