Eden School
Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Eden School is a special school in Blackburn for ages 8 to 16. It is one of the 88 schools in Blackburn with Darwen. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 19 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
Pupils enjoy learning at this school. They feel safe because of the care that they receive. They are greeted with kindness when they arrive in the morning by nurturing staff. Pupils have an opportunity to have breakfast with staff. This helps them to be ready for learning. The school has high expectations of all pupils' achievement. Pupils spoke positively about the support and guidance that staff provide. This helps them to overcome barriers to learning. Pupils have a more settled experience than in their previous schooling. They re-engage with their education and achieve well overall. Pupils are happy here. They develop positive relationships with each other and with staff. Typically, the school is calm and orderly. Pupils socialise well at breaktimes and lunchtimes. They generally behave well during lessons. Pupils take part in many activities that help to develop their confidence and independence. These include sports, such as hockey, basketball, dance and outdoor activities at residential centres. Pupils benefit from trips and visits, for example to museums and theatres. This enhances their understanding of the curriculum. Pupils enjoy taking on leadership responsibilities, including being student councillors and shopping for local food banks. They appreciate the opportunity to create food dishes for other pupils and staff in the school's restaurant.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, some teachers do not choose the most appropriate activities to deliver the knowledge that pupils should learn. This hinders some pupils' learning in these areas of the curriculum. The school should ensure that teachers deliver subject curriculums effectively to help pupils to know more and remember more.
- Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should. This means that they miss valuable learning time, which has a negative impact on how well they achieve. The school should support these pupils to improve their levels of attendance.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
12 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
64 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Eden School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosshill Special School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Newfield School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Aurora Woodlands School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 2.9 |
| Meadow View Learning Centre | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Oswaldtwistle White Ash School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools special
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 8 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sophie Gooding
- Phone
- 01254790241
- Address
- Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NW
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- URN
- 141016
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.