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Eden Boys' School, Preston
Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.7 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
617
Capacity
800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
77%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.8, this school excels in academic performance, placing it in the top 30% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 79%, while 68% secure grade 5 or above, demonstrating a solid foundation in core subjects. Additionally, an impressive 82% of students enter the EBacc, indicating a commitment to a well-rounded education.
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Last inspected: 2 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. | 49.8 | Top 30% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 68% | Top 11% 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%. | 82% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian36.8%
Asian Pakistani28.8%
Asian Other12.5%
Other8.3%
Asian Bangladeshi4.5%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
White Other0.6%
White British0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.75981, -2.68479 · PR1 4BD
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN141971
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.edenboyspreston.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Eden Boys' School, Preston rated by Ofsted?
Eden Boys' School, Preston was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 May 2018.
Is Eden Boys' School, Preston a good school?
Eden Boys' School, Preston scores 84.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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, Preston in GCSEs?
Eden Boys' School, Preston achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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