Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Manchester, M8 8DT · Manchester · secondary school
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6th of 31 secondary schools in Manchester we can score, 32 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 — 9.5/10 against 380 of them, against 8.1/10 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 | 87 | 35% | 3.06 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.7 · 73 | 30% | 2.18 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.2 · 99 | 25% | 2.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.5 · 63 | 10% | 0.63 |
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, Manchester overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +1.2 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a calligraphy club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 664 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 raising their English and maths attainment to match their strong progress scores? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the leadership team plan to maintain the high performance seen in the recent similar-intake comparison?
What Ofsted said about Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders are driven by a "moral imperative" to ensure every pupil benefits from high-quality education, resulting in "transformational" outcomes. Pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have previously struggled, "flourish and achieve highly" within an environment characterised by exceptional inclusion and rigorous teaching. The school is praised for its "meticulous approach" to removing barriers to learning and its success in preparing pupils for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated "Exceptional," with leaders using the achievement of vulnerable pupils as a "yardstick for the school's success."
- Leadership and governance are "Exceptional," featuring a "noteworthy programme of professional learning" that drives high standards and reduces staff workload.
- Personal development is "Exceptional," ensuring pupils are "exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain" through tailored enrichment and mentoring.
- Achievement is at a "Strong standard," with disadvantaged pupils often performing "at least as well as their non-disadvantaged peers nationally."
- Attendance and behaviour are at a "Strong standard," with pupils displaying "diligence" and attendance levels consistently higher than the national average.
Areas to improve
- Leaders and trustees should "sustain the effectiveness of their work to further refine the quality of teaching" to continue enhancing pupils’ experiences.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.1 |
| 2024/25 | 53.1 |
| 2025/26 | 48.5 |
| 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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