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Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Wolfenden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3QE, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.5 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
623
Capacity
800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 20% nationally for Attainment 8. An impressive 81% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 59% reach grade 5 or higher, reflecting a solid foundation in core subjects. The school also boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 85%, indicating a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.0 | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 81% | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 85% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani36.9%
Asian Indian33.5%
Black African14.1%
Asian Other5.1%
Other3.5%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White British0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Other0.2%
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53.59276, -2.43606 · BL1 3QE
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Frequently asked questions
What is Eden Boys' School, Bolton rated by Ofsted?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2017.
Is Eden Boys' School, Bolton a good school?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton scores 87.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Eden Boys' School, Bolton in GCSEs?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.0. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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