Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Birmingham, B8 3DT · Birmingham · secondary school
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8th of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.9/10 against 177 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 73.3 · 92 | 30% | 2.76 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.98 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.2 · 87 | 10% | 0.87 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 60.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.98 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join sports including netball, futsal, badminton, rounders, basketball, and gymnastics. There is a photography trip and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 609 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in maintaining their high Progress 8 scores through Key Stage 4? What specific support is available for boys who need extra help with literacy? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider pastoral care for students?
What Ofsted said about Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Overview
Pupils benefit from an "exceptional education" at Eden Boys’ Leadership Academy, where leaders and teachers share strong values of service, teamwork, ambition, and respect. The school is rated "Outstanding" for overall effectiveness, with pupils achieving "impressive outcomes" and displaying "exemplary" behaviour in a "wonderful working environment."
Strengths
- Leadership is described as "exceptional at all levels," with staff who are "highly successful" in improving pupils’ life chances and preparing them to become "leaders of the future."
- Pupils receive an "excellent education" through an "ambitious academic curriculum" that is "carefully sequenced and planned," ensuring strong progress and deep subject understanding.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils moving "calmly and quickly" and meeting "very high expectations"; bullying is rare and dealt with "promptly."
- Reading is a "high priority," with pupils encouraged to read "ambitious texts" and those behind in reading receiving support to "rapidly improve."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "exceptional support" and follow the same "ambitious curriculum" as their peers.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff who "know how to spot the signs of potential abuse" and leaders who "respond quickly" to concerns and work proactively with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.9 |
| 2024/25 | 60.8 |
| 2025/26 | 56.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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