Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
81%
Capacity
648
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
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.
Academically, the school's performance is exceptional. Its Progress 8 score of 1.2 is rated as well above average nationally and places it first out of 31 schools in the Manchester local authority. To put that in context, the LA average Progress 8 score is 0.18, so pupils here are making significantly more progress than their peers across the city. The Attainment 8 score sits at 53.1, and 79% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The school also has a strong focus on the EBacc, with 88.7% of pupils entered for the full suite of EBacc subjects and 44.4% achieving a grade 5 or above across them. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding grades for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. Leadership and management, and the quality of education, were both rated Good.
The school is a Muslim faith-based secondary for boys aged 11 to 18, with a sixth form on site. It has a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, science labs, and music rooms. There are clubs such as Model UN, Debate, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, plus sports including martial arts, cricket, and rugby. The school supports pupils with a variety of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and specific learning difficulties like dyslexia. With 46.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse and disadvantaged community, yet its outcomes are among the strongest in the region. For families who prioritise academic progress, strong behaviour, and a faith-based environment, this school is clearly delivering.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | Muslim |
| Address | 38 Rayburn Way, Manchester, Manchester, M8 8DT |
| Headteacher | Sarfraz Shah |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Number of Pupils | 648 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.3% |
| School Capacity | 648 / 800 (81% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+1.20)
26th of 3,141
Nationally
4th of 445
In North West
1st of 31
In Manchester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Ofsted Parent View
46 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed132
380
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
234 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian68.4%
- Mixed10.4%
- White (other)0.8%
- White British0.5%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
19
Total schools
17
Oversubscribed
15
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
38 Rayburn Way, Manchester
Manchester, M8 8DT
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