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Eden Boys' School, Bolton

Bolton, BL1 3QESecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2023
Progress 8
+0.45
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.9×
Oversubscribed
224 1st-choice / 121 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#574 of 3,141 nationally

About Eden Boys' School, Bolton

Parents considering Eden Boys' School, Bolton will find strong signals of confidence from local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 377 applications for just 121 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.12. Of those applications, 224 were first-preference choices, and 115 first-preference offers were made, meaning the school is significantly over-subscribed and selective in practice. While the data does not include a formal parent-view survey percentage, the sheer volume of applications — more than three times the places available — speaks to its reputation among Bolton families. The school is a boys-only state secondary with a Muslim religious character, led by headteacher Arshad Ashraf, and it serves 623 pupils against a capacity of 800, so there is some room for growth. Around 30.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, indicating a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterMuslim
AddressWolfenden Street, Bolton, Bolton, BL1 3QE
HeadteacherArshad Ashraf
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils623
Free School Meals (FSM)30.7%
School Capacity623 / 800 (78% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Jul 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Music RoomsTheatreLibraryICT SuiteScience LabsGymnasiumSports HallPlaying FieldsTennis CourtsSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

RowingCricketSwimmingGymnasticsHockeyRugbyMartial ArtsNetballAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubOrchestraChessChoirDebateModel United NationsEco ClubYoung EnterpriseGardeningCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:00 – 15:10

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

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