Eden Boys' School, Bolton, Bolton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2017 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
34.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
24
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
621 pupils
800 capacity
179 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bolton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bolton
Admissions Demand - Bolton
Places available
4,380
Applications
4,014
Got 1st preference
82.6%
Got preferred school
95.0%
Secondary admissions across Bolton (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.62075%
Overall absence
11.21643%
Persistent absence
633
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
St Thomas C of E Primary School, Halliwell
The Valley Community Primary School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Bolton
Brownlow Fold Primary School
Al-Huda Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Astley Bridge
The Olive School, Bolton
St Joseph's RC Primary School, Halliwell, Bolton
Oxford Grove Primary School
Gaskell Community Primary School
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