Is Eden Boys' School, Preston a boys school?

Yes — Eden Boys' School, Preston is a boys school.

How many pupils does Eden Boys' School, Preston have?

Eden Boys' School, Preston has 617 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Eden Boys' School, Preston perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Eden Boys' School, Preston achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.5 in 2025/26.

Is Eden Boys' School, Preston part of an academy trust?

Yes — Eden Boys' School, Preston is part of STAR ACADEMIES.

Where is Eden Boys' School, Preston?

Eden Boys' School, Preston is located at Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD.

Eden Boys' School, Preston

Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

54.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

617

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys' School, Preston is a free school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 617 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. The school has a Muslim religious character. It is part of STAR ACADEMIES. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.5 (2025/26). 26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 49.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 617 / 800 (77%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Muslim
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

26%

Free school meals

49.9%

EAL

1.0%

SEN support

10.9%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

54.5

Attainment 8

123 pupils

68.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

82.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

9.7%

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.

39.05

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.8 vs 2023/24

16.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

3.75

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

£45,306

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,315 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.5% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,244

Spend per pupil

£7,720

Income per pupil

55%

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: Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD
Phone: 01772926000
Head Teacher: Nafisa Patel
Website: www.edenboyspreston.com

Academy Trust

STAR ACADEMIES →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Eden Boys' School, Preston?: Eden Boys' School, Preston is a free school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Eden Boys' School, Preston a boys school?: Yes — Eden Boys' School, Preston is a boys school.
How many pupils does Eden Boys' School, Preston have?: Eden Boys' School, Preston has 617 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Eden Boys' School, Preston perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Eden Boys' School, Preston achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.5 in 2025/26.
Is Eden Boys' School, Preston part of an academy trust?: Yes — Eden Boys' School, Preston is part of STAR ACADEMIES.
Where is Eden Boys' School, Preston?: Eden Boys' School, Preston is located at Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD.

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