Eden School
Free schools special · Ages 8–16 · Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Eden School is a special school in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen for ages 8–16 (free schools special). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 14 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NW
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 8–16
- Council
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Pupils on roll
- 64 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 68.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 14 November 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy learning at this school.”
- “They feel safe because of the care that they receive.”
- “They are greeted with kindness when they arrive in the morning by nurturing staff.”
To improve
- “However, on occasions, some teachers do not select appropriate activities to deliver the knowledge that they want pupils to learn.”
- “Consequently, some pupils do not remember all that they should.”
- “However, there are a small number of pupils who are still absent from school too often.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 December 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 8% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 13 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Blackburn with Darwen.
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- Newfield School 2.0 mi Not judged
- Dar Ul Madinah 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Westholme School 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade