Eden Boys' School, Preston
77%
Capacity
617
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Eden Boys' School, Preston
Eden Boys' School, Preston, stands out sharply against the Lancashire local authority average for secondary schools. The LA average Progress 8 score sits at -0.11, meaning pupils typically leave school with slightly lower grades than similar students nationally. Eden Boys' achieves a Progress 8 score of +0.84, a huge positive difference that places it well above average. This means the average pupil here gains nearly a grade more per subject than their peers with the same starting points. The school ranks second out of 11 secondary schools in Preston and 18th out of 445 in the North West region, putting it in the top 5% nationally. It is one of only eight schools in Lancashire rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its most recent ungraded inspection in May 2024 confirmed it remains Outstanding. The headteacher is Nafisa Patel, and the school is a Muslim faith school for boys aged 11 to 18.
Academically, the results are consistently strong across the board. The Attainment 8 score is 55.6, well above the national average, and 86.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 5.05, and an impressive 98.3% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects. Digging into the Progress 8 breakdown, maths stands out with a score of 1.24, meaning pupils make more than a grade of extra progress in maths alone. English progress is 0.89, and EBacc subjects come in at 0.92. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils move on elsewhere after Year 11. The progress 8 banding is officially 'Well above average', and the school ranks 171st nationally out of 3,141 schools, placing it in the top 6% of all state secondaries.
The school is heavily oversubscribed. For 2025/26 entry, there were 224 applications for 124 places, with 129 first-preference applications and 109 first-preference offers. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.81, so competition is real. Facilities include a swimming pool, astro turf, playing fields, art studios, a library, and a chapel. Sports on offer include rowing, gymnastics, cricket, tennis, rounders, and cross country. Clubs include book club, eco club, gardening, debate, and science club. The school has a wide range of SEND provisions, covering autistic spectrum disorder, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 25.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse and relatively disadvantaged intake, yet its outcomes are exceptional. This is a school for families who want strong academic rigour in a faith-based boys' environment, and who are prepared to navigate a competitive admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | Muslim |
| Address | Adelaide Street, Preston, Preston, PR1 4BD |
| Headteacher | Nafisa Patel |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 617 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.8% |
| School Capacity | 617 / 800 (77% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (16 May 2024): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.84)
171st of 3,141
Nationally
18th of 445
In North West
2nd of 11
In Preston
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.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/232%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 121 pupils).
- Sixth form college76%
- FE college13%
- School sixth form (stay)2%
- Employment2%
- Not sustained2%
- Apprenticeship1%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed124
224
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
129 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
07:57 – 15:05
Source: edenboyspreston.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half 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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian82.6%
- Mixed5.5%
- White (other)0.6%
- White British0.5%
- Black0.3%
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
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
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.
18
Total schools
13
Oversubscribed
11
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' School, Preston
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
Adelaide Street, Preston
Preston, PR1 4BD
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