Eden Boys' School, Bolton

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

Wolfenden Street, Bolton, BL1 3QEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Eden Boys' School, Bolton is a secondary school in Bolton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 142 schools in Bolton. It ranks 1st of 19 secondary schools in Bolton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 May 2017, report published 7 July 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2023

Pupils consider it a privilege to attend Eden Boys' School Bolton. They recognise that they receive a high-quality education. Pupils said that the wider opportunities that leaders provide help them to mature as individuals. Pupils flourish in this school. Pupils are happy in school. They value the strong friendships that they make. Pupils develop positive relationships with their teachers. This helps them to feel safe from bullying. If it occurs, leaders deal with it swiftly and decisively. Leaders place no limits on what pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. Leaders are deeply committed to ensuring that pupils have the highest aspirations for themselves. Leaders provide an education which successfully equips pupils to fulfil those aspirations. Pupils have incredibly positive attitudes towards their learning. They trust that their teachers will help them to achieve well. This motivates pupils to work hard and to conduct themselves in line with leaders' high expectations. Pupils strive to serve their local community. They develop a strong sense of responsibility towards improving the lives of others. Pupils spoke with pride about participating in activities such as raising money for charity and litter picking in the local area.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

123 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score53.0

53.0, 6.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths58.5%

58.5%, 13.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths80.5%

80.5%, 15.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc84.6%

84.6%, 44.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.02

5.02, 0.93 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

621 pupils on roll, with places for 800

Eligible for free school meals34.3%

34.3%, 7.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language66.3%

66.3%, 44.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.1%

10.1%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5%

5%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Eden Boys' School, Bolton

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya0.3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.2
Thornleigh Salesian College0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 45.7
Smithills School0.9 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 36.5
Bolton School Boys' Division1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 34.3
Sharples School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 55.6

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 Kasim Qadir
Address
Wolfenden Street, Bolton, BL1 3QE
Local authority
Bolton
URN
140959

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.