How many pupils does Eden School have?

Eden School has 59 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Eden School's Ofsted rating?

Eden School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).

How does Eden School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Eden School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 11.6 in 2025/26.

Is Eden School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Eden School is part of EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is Eden School?

Eden School is located at Heys Lane, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4NW.

Eden School

Heys Lane, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4NW

Good

Inspected 14 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

11.6

Attainment 8

8–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Eden School

Eden School is a free school special in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 8–16. It has 59 pupils on roll. It is part of EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 11.6 (2025/26). 68.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Blackburn with Darwen →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 8–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 59 / 60 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

68.8%

Free school meals

6.3%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

42%

Sustained destination

42%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

27.6%

Overall absence

59.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

7.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

17.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

£43,559

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,834 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£34,119

Spend per pupil

£31,186

Income per pupil

32%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Heys Lane, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4NW
Phone: 01254790241
Acting Head Teacher: Sophie Gooding
Website: www.edenschool.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Eden School?: Eden School is a free school special in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, England, for pupils aged 8–16.
How many pupils does Eden School have?: Eden School has 59 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Eden School's Ofsted rating?: Eden School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).
How does Eden School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Eden School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 11.6 in 2025/26.
Is Eden School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Eden School is part of EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is Eden School?: Eden School is located at Heys Lane, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4NW.

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