Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Bolton, BL1 3QE · Bolton · secondary school
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1st of 20 secondary schools in Bolton we can score. 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 — 9.7/10 against 682 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 74.8 · 93 | 30% | 2.79 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.45 · 82 | 25% | 2.04 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.0 · 89 | 10% | 0.89 |
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' School, Bolton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.45 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book Clubs, French Breakfast Club, IT Club, Science Clubs, Art Club, Humanities Club, Green Club, and the Debating Society. Sports include football, boxing, and cricket, while arts activities feature poetry and Art Days. Trips visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum, science museums, war museums, and orienteering locations. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 621 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.
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What Ofsted said about Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Overview
Eden Boys’ School Bolton continues to be an outstanding school, where pupils consider it a privilege to attend and receive a high-quality education. Leaders place no limits on what pupils can achieve, fostering an environment where students flourish, develop strong friendships, and feel safe from bullying. The school is described as an "oasis of calm" with sensible behaviour that ensures learning is seldom disrupted.
Strengths
- Pupils have "incredibly positive attitudes towards their learning" and strive to serve their local community through charity and civic activities.
- Subject leaders have "meticulously identified the precise information that pupils need to know," allowing expert teachers to build a "rich body of knowledge" in each subject.
- Leaders give reading the "highest priority," with a robust process to support pupils who struggle, ensuring they learn to read "more confidently and fluently."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "thrive," receiving highly effective strategies to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school provides a strong careers programme and enriches education through carefully chosen trips that help "bring the curriculum to life."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a "culture of vigilance" where staff are well-trained to identify risks and swiftly alert leaders to concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.4 |
| 2024/25 | 53.0 |
| 2025/26 | 57.0 |
| 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
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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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