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Eden Boys' School, Birmingham

Birmingham, B42 2SYSecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2024
Progress 8
+1.58
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
2.5×
Oversubscribed
311 1st-choice / 123 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#3 of 3,141 nationally

About Eden Boys' School, Birmingham

If you're a parent considering Eden Boys' School, Birmingham, the parent feedback is striking. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 89% of the 85 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a very strong signal. Digging into the detail, 88% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 92% felt their child is safe. Behaviour is a particular strength: 89% agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved, with 76% strongly agreeing. The school is also heavily oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 1,142 applications for just 123 places, an oversubscription ratio of 9.28 to one. Of those, 311 were first-preference applications, and 116 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a school that local families are actively choosing, and the parent satisfaction data backs that up.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterMuslim
Address150 Wellhead Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B42 2SY
HeadteacherMatti Rehman
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils618
Free School Meals (FSM)46.3%
School Capacity618 / 800 (77% full)

The full report on this school

What 85 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

11 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (11 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsPlaying FieldsDining HallGymnasiumScience LabsAstro TurfSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsTennisRoundersFootballBadmintonGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDuke of EdinburghDramaFilm ClubYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:00 – 15:00

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

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Eden Boys' School, Birmingham has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.