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Eden School

Free schools special · Blackburn · BB2 4NW

Ages 8–16 · 64 pupils · Blackburn with Darwen

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

13.1

Overall absence

24.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-11-14

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.68
−20+2
Attainment 813.1
English & maths grade 5+14%
English & maths grade 4+14%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 1.1

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence24.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)54.0%
Unauthorised9.6%
Authorised absence
14.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
19.0%
Enrolments in measure
63

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill107%

64 pupils · 60 places

Pupils on roll
64
Boys / girls
52 / 12
School capacity
60
Capacity fill
64 / 60 (107%)
Free school meals
68.8%
FSM pupils
44
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 8–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Sponsor
Education Partnership Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sophie Gooding

Location

Address
Heys Lane
Postcode
BB2 4NW
Town
Blackburn
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
District
Blackburn with Darwen
Constituency
Blackburn
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 8–16, in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, 64 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 68.8%.

Open schools in Blackburn
79
Academies among open schools in Blackburn
18% (14)
Open schools in BB2
40
Open schools in Blackburn with Darwen LA
89

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BlackburnNear BB2

  • The Heights Blackburn

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools alternative provision

    Blackburn · BB2 4NW · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 5–16

    • FSM50.0%

    0.1 miles away

  • Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Blackburn · BB2 4JJ · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM10.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • Meadowhead Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Blackburn · BB2 4QG · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 7–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence8.2%
    • FSM61.2%

    0.6 miles away

  • Longshaw Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    Blackburn · BB2 3NF · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM0.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Longshaw Infant School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Blackburn · BB2 3NF · Blackburn with Darwen

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM42.9%

    0.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sophie Gooding
Telephone
01254790241
Website
www.edenschool.org.uk

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