Eden Boys' School, Preston
Adelaide Street, Preston, PR1 4BDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Eden Boys' School, Preston is a secondary school in Preston for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 4th of 22 secondary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 May 2018, report published 20 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 May 2024
Pupils flourish in this calm and welcoming haven of learning. During lessons and at social time, pupils' behaviour is excellent. They display high levels of respect towards staff and to each other. Pupils and staff foster an impressively strong sense of common purpose. They are united in their aim for each member of the school community to be the best that they can be. The school sets exceptionally high standards for pupils' achievement. Pupils rise to this challenge, producing work of an impressive quality. They value the support of highly knowledgeable teachers who encourage pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to reach ambitious goals. As a result, pupils achieve highly across the curriculum and are well prepared for their next steps of learning. The school's work to develop pupils' character is exemplary. Pupils are committed to their learning. They tackle challenges with resilience and fortitude. Their care and compassion extend beyond the school gates. For example, pupils undertake voluntary work and raise funds for charities in the local community and beyond. Members of the school council, or 'Shuraa', provide guidance and support for their peers. They also ensure that the school regularly considers pupils' views.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
124 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
615 pupils on roll, with places for 800
Schools near Eden Boys' School, Preston
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 56.2 |
| Christ The King Catholic High School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 35.9 |
| Moor Park High School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 39.3 |
| Abrar Academy | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 50.4 |
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
- Mrs Nafisa Patel
- Phone
- 01772926000
- Address
- Adelaide Street, Preston, PR1 4BD
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 141971
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.