Eden School, Blackburn
Eden School is a special school for pupils aged 8 to 16 in Blackburn, part of Education Partnership Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Eden School in detail
Eden School in its own words
In its own words: "At Eden School our mission is to offer a turning point for the most vulnerable young people in our community; providing intensive support that develops abilities and inspires the belief that there are no limits to what can be achieved through education."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Eden School, a specialist provision for young people aged 8-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). At Eden, we are committed to providing a life-transforming environment where every pupil feels valued, understood, and supported as they embark on their individual learning journeys."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball, swimming, chess, STEM, art, French and forest school.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Eden School are Crosshill Special School (1.5 miles, Good); Newfield School (2 miles, Requires improvement); Aurora Woodlands School (3.2 miles, Good); and Meadow View Learning Centre (3.2 miles, Outstanding).
Crosshill Special SchoolNewfield SchoolAurora Woodlands SchoolMeadow View Learning Centre
The trust
Eden School is one of 9 schools run by Education Partnership Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 7 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 57% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 43% to a further education college and 14% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
68.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Eden School has an education, health and care plan (64 of 64 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Mill Hill (Lancs) Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bank Hey School (adjacent), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Eden School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 188 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Blackburn with Darwen (289).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Eden School issued 60 suspensions, 101.7 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
68.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Eden School
Share Prepare Inspire Cook Enjoy Club
1 Jun 2026
A National Online Safety Certified School
1 Jun 2026
Photo Gallery
1 Jun 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Eden School is in Blackburn with Darwen; for families living there:
Apply to Blackburn with Darwen for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Blackburn with Darwen is 24 (the median across 89 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
64 pupils
60 places
4 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Blackburn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Blackburn
Across Blackburn with Darwen council
Places available
2,284
Applications
2,116
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
94.1%
All secondary applications across Blackburn with Darwen council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
64
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
64
Total Pupils
52
Boys
12
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
7.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,500
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
27.6%
Overall absence
59.7%
Persistent absence
62
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Eden School
What are GCSE results like at Eden School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Eden School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 11.6. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Eden School's Ofsted rating?
Eden School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Eden School?
No fixed boundary. When Eden School is oversubscribed, Blackburn with Darwen allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Eden School?
Eden School has around 64 pupils on roll. 69% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Eden School?
27.6% of sessions were missed at Eden School in 2024/25. 59.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Eden School?
Apply through Blackburn with Darwen's coordinated admissions process, naming Eden School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Eden School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Blackburn with Darwen is 24 (the median across 89 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Eden School?
Eden School is at Heys Lane, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4NW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)