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Eden Boys' School, Birmingham
150 Wellhead Lane, Perry Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2SY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.1 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
618
Capacity
800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school excels in academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score of 61.3 and a 91% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The strong emphasis on the EBacc, with 94% of students entering, further highlights its commitment to a well-rounded education. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 89% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 22 May 2018Exempt 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. | 61.3 | Top 7% 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%. | 91% | Top 6% 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%. | 76% | Top 6% 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%. | 94% | Top 4% 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%. | 67% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★4.1
School has high expectations
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
My child is happy
87%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani45.5%
Asian Bangladeshi22.8%
Black African9.7%
Asian Indian7.8%
Asian Other4.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
White Other0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White British0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.51902, -1.89565 · B42 2SY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN141969
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.edenboysbirmingham.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Eden Boys' School, Birmingham rated by Ofsted?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 May 2018.
Is Eden Boys' School, Birmingham a good school?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham scores 96.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Eden Boys' School, Birmingham?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, Eden Boys' School, Birmingham receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Eden Boys' School, Birmingham in GCSEs?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.3. 91% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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