Located in Preston, Eden Boys' School, Preston is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a muslim religious character.
Eden Boys' School, Preston currently has around 617 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 25.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 36.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 28.8% , followed by other asian at 12.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Adelaide Street, Preston, PR1 4BD |
| Website: | www.edenboyspreston.com |
| Telephone: | 01772926000 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nafisa Patel |
| Religious character: | Muslim |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 141971 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/05/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 800 |
| Number of Pupils: | 617 |
| Number of Boys: | 617 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 36.80% | 227 |
| Pakistani | 28.80% | 178 |
| Other Asian | 12.50% | 77 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.30% | 51 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.50% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 24 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 10 |
| Other White | 0.60% | 4 |
| White British | 0.50% | 3 |
| African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | - not rated | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston St Austin's Place , Avenham PR1 3YJ | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School Frenchwood Knoll , PR1 4LE | 2out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Infant School Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | - not rated | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Rigby Street , PR1 5XL | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School Deepdale Mill Street , PR1 5BY | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher RC School Lawrence Avenue , PR1 4LX | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 1out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics 67-69 London Road , PR1 4BA | - not rated | 62 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Muslim Girls' Secondary School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 6QL | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Preston Muslim Girls' High School Unit 1 , 36 Deepdale Mill Street PR1 5BY | - not rated | 906 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre-Preston 22 Ribblesdale Place , PR1 3NA | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Central Lancashire Adelphi Building , PR1 2HE | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.