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Eden School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Blackburn with Darwen BB2 4NW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils re-engage with their education and achieve well overall.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally behave well during lessons and develop positive relationships.
Current Educational Practices: Most teachers use effective assessment strategies to check pupils' knowledge and address misconceptions.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers occasionally do not select appropriate activities, hindering learning.
Communication: Staff provide support and guidance that helps pupils overcome barriers to learning.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders and governors have improved the organisation of the curriculum and use external agencies well.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe because of the care they receive, and the school prioritises mental health.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are well trained to respond calmly to challenging behaviour.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part in sports, music, and other activities that develop confidence and independence.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils attend careers days and visit local colleges, with some attending courses to develop skills.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School identifies additional needs early and engages well with external agencies for therapeutic support.
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About Us
Eden School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 58 students from age 8-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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. Eden's personalised learning strategy guarantees that a special and engaging curriculum is developed to meet the needs of each individual student. Personalized learning programmes enable Eden to provide a variety of academic and vocational courses while accommodating students with varying capacities. The learning challenges that Eden's students encounter are enormous, and we have high expectations for their future. We will not tolerate failure. When necessary, we also teach other topics, occupational qualifications, and English and math GCSEs. Even though our goals are lofty, we are confident that they are always attainable with the help of Eden's highly qualified teaching staff.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 54.98% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 6.41% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 61.15% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.42% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 85 | 100 | 94 |
| Reading | 83 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.63% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.31% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -14.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -12.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 5.87% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 42.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 8% | 57.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 49.33% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.67% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.58 | 3.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 50% | 90.86% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 135 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 50% | 85.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 43.79% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.79% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 9.64% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 17% | 10.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.79% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.1% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 54.14% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 42.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.43% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.43% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 3.24 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 63% | 84.36% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 131 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 63% | 79.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 38.86% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 20.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 15.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.57% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.93% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 62.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 38.22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 26.17% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.18% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.55% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.64% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 58.89% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 44.44% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 21.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 28.39% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.4% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Eden School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
