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Eden School
Heys Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4NW, Blackburn with Darwen
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.0 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
59
Capacity
60
Ages
8–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 8-16. While the GCSE attainment score of 13.0 and the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is notably low at 8%, the school still provides a nurturing setting for its 59 pupils. Parents may find the school's smaller size and focused approach beneficial, although academic performance may be a consideration.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 13.0 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 8% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 8% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Asian Pakistani3.4%
Mixed Other1.7%
White Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Location
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53.72231, -2.49771 · BB2 4NW
School details
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
RegionNorth West
URN141016
School typeFree schools special
Websitewww.edenschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Eden School rated by Ofsted?
Eden School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Eden School a good school?
Eden School scores 34.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 School in GCSEs?
Eden School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 13.0. 8% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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