SchoolScoresEden Boys' School, Birmingham
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Muslim
Part of STAR ACADEMIES
150 Wellhead Lane, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2SY
0121 657 7070 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 22 May 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 December 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
85 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 49 of its 95 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 46 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 17th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 78% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 40 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 74% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 45 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 73% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 65% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 39 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 93% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 65% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 77% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
122 pupils in this year group.
76% — 31 points above the Birmingham average, and 31 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 76% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 61.3 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.8 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
119 pupils in this year group.
89% — about the same as the Birmingham average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 59% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 29% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 123 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 265 |
| Of those, offered a place | 109 (41%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,056 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.5 · 2025: 2.5 · 2026: 2.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Muslim school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 47th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 54.4% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.2% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 28th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 46% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.32% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 34th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 41st highest of 95 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 100% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 46.7% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Prince Albert High School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Broadway Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Birchfield Independent Girls' School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 21% A*/A at A level
- Birmingham Independent College 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024)
- King Edward VI Aston School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Pioneers Academy 1.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- E-ACT North Birmingham Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 4 strong, 2 expected · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Holte School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Newbury Independent School 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- King Edward VI Handsworth Wood Girls' Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Eden Boys' School, Birmingham's Ofsted rating?
Eden Boys' School, Birmingham was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 December 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Eden Boys' School, Birmingham do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 31 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Eden Boys' School, Birmingham?
89% of the 85 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Eden Boys' School, Birmingham to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Eden Boys' School, Birmingham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 265 families put Eden Boys' School, Birmingham as their first choice for 123 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 109 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141969.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.