Eden Boys' School, Bolton
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Attainment 8 of 53.0 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 53.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 73%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.45
- Confidence interval:
- [0.19, 0.70]
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This school has a Muslim religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 123 | 53.0 | — | 73.2% | 84.6% | 5.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 122 | 48.4 | +0.45 | 65.6% | 88.5% | 4.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 124 | 52.6 | +0.73 | 78.0% | 94.0% | 4.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 120 | 50.6 | +0.25 | 71.0% | 85.0% | 5.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bolton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 140959 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Free schools |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Mohammed Atcha |
| Trust | STAR ACADEMIES |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | Muslim |
| Postcode | BL1 3QE |
| Latest pupils | 123 |
| FSM eligible | 30.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Wolfenden Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 3QE
http://www.edenboysbolton.com/View local authority page1204849240| DfE number | 4000 |
| UKPRN | 10046894 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |