Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

441 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 6th of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 January 2023, report published 16 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 January 2023

Pupils benefit from an exceptional education at Eden Boys' Leadership Academy. Leaders and teachers share strong school values of service, teamwork, ambition and respect. These are woven throughout the school. Staff and pupils live out these values every day. A mutually respectful ethos permeates the school. Pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe. All staff share the desire to improve pupils' life chances, and they work tirelessly to do so. They are highly successful in doing so. Staff prepare pupils to become leaders of the future. Pupils eagerly rise to the opportunities provided. Pupils achieve impressive outcomes, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Teachers focus on those who need additional support in their learning. This helps to ensure that everyone achieves well. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils move calmly and quickly around the site. In lessons, pupils happily meet their teachers' very high expectations. They concentrate hard. They complete challenging work. Pupils understand the importance of their academic work. They thrive in a wonderful working environment. Pupils reported that almost no bullying takes place. On the isolated occasions when it does happen, leaders deal with it promptly.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

123 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score60.8

60.8, 14.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths74.8%

74.8%, 29.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths87%

87%, 22.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc90.2%

90.2%, 49.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.74

5.74, 1.65 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

609 pupils on roll, with places for 800

Eligible for free school meals59.4%

59.4%, 32.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.9%

27.9%, 6.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.1%

17.1%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Rockwood Academy0.3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.1
Saltley Academy0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.4
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.8
Hamd House School0.7 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 43.3
Waverley Studio College0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 21.9

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
STAR ACADEMIES
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Muslim
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Akhmed Hussain
Address
441 Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, B8 3DT
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
145878

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.