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Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Outstandinggraded 04/07/2023Ages 11–18623 pupilsFaithMuslim
Eden Boys' School, Bolton is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bolton. It has a Muslim religious character. The school has around 623 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 04/07/2023, Eden Boys' School, Bolton was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 and 54% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bolton can view Eden Boys' School, Bolton's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 04/07/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 853
England avg 45.1 · was 48.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths59%
England avg 45% · was 54% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths81%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry85%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.02
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake34.3%
Free school meals34.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language66.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.4%
Attendance95.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence10.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bolton
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