Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Syedna Way, Bradford, BD8 9AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford is a secondary school in Bradford for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 2nd of 28 secondary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 25 April 2024

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 27 February 2024

Pupils learn a high-quality curriculum with great academic ambition. It is inclusive to all pupils. They achieve extremely well. The school emphasises a commitment to service, teamwork, ambition and respect. These values underpin the school's effectiveness in developing pupils' character and positive attributes. Pupils are very well mannered and diligent in their learning. They are happy, feel safe and are proud of their school. All pupils receive support to achieve qualifications that will help them in their next steps in education or training. This ambition is unwavering in providing opportunities for all pupils, regardless of their background. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) particularly benefit from this inclusive and ambitious approach. Pupils are very well informed about potential future careers. They are well prepared for their next steps in employment or training. Pupils follow a programme of personal development that prepares them exceptionally well for life beyond school. They benefit from many opportunities to develop leadership skills and to build character. Pupils are proud of their community work and charity contributions. They have raised over £45,000 through charitable work. Pupils have also distributed 600 food and gift hampers and undertaken many hours of voluntary work in the local community.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

124 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.1

49.1, 3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths57.3%

57.3%, 11.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths72.6%

72.6%, 7.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc74.2%

74.2%, 33.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.48

4.48, 0.39 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

598 pupils on roll, with places for 800

Eligible for free school meals35.5%

35.5%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language64%

64%, 42.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.7%

19.7%, 4.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Dixons Kings Academy0.6 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 52.7
Bradford Girls' Grammar School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 44.8
Valley Academy1 mileReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 38.7
Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 43.7
Dixons McMillan Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.3

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
STAR ACADEMIES
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Muslim
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Headteacher Robina Naznine
Address
Syedna Way, Bradford, BD8 9AR
Local authority
Bradford
URN
147204

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.