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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Manchester, M8 8DTSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
Progress 8
+1.20
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
234 1st-choice / 132 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#26 of 3,141 nationally

About Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Every single parent who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey for the 2024/25 period said they would recommend Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester. That 100% recommendation rate came from 46 responses, and it's backed up by some striking numbers. 70% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and the same proportion strongly agreed that their child feels safe. Behaviour is another clear strength: 65% strongly agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, with the remaining 35% agreeing. The school is also heavily oversubscribed. For 2025/26 entry, it received 380 applications for 132 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.88. Of those, 234 were first-preference applications, and 127 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand tells you this is a school that local families are actively choosing, and the parent feedback suggests they feel their choice was the right one.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterMuslim
Address38 Rayburn Way, Manchester, Manchester, M8 8DT
HeadteacherSarfraz Shah
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils648
Free School Meals (FSM)46.3%
School Capacity648 / 800 (81% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 46 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Nov 2021
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreSports HallICT SuiteTheatreScience LabsAstro TurfMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Martial ArtsCricketDanceAthleticsCross CountryRugbyGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsBook ClubDramaScience ClubDuke of EdinburghDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

Source: edenboysmanchester.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.