Eden School

  • Special
  • Free school
  • Ages 8 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NWOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

12 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score13.0

13.0, 33.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths8.3%

8.3%, 37.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths8.3%

8.3%, 56.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score1.06

1.06, 3.03 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

64 pupils on roll, with places for 60

Eligible for free school meals68.8%

68.8%, 42.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.3%

6.3%, 15.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Eden School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Crosshill Special School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Newfield School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good0% met the expected standard
Aurora Woodlands School3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 2.9
Meadow View Learning Centre3 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Oswaldtwistle White Ash School4 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% 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
Website
edenschool.org.uk
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.