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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Akhmed Hussain

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location_onBirmingham, B8 3DT

language Visit Website phone 1216577200

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

608

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Attainment 8

60.8

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Birmingham

#237 of 3,216 nationally

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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East is a Free schools secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 3.4× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East is a free schools in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It is part of STAR ACADEMIES. The school has approximately 619 pupils on roll, of whom 55% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.8, placing the school #12 in Birmingham and #237 of 3,216 nationally. 74.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 41.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 3.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

60.8

Grade 5+ E&M

74.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)41.7%

Entering EBacc90.20%

EBacc APS5.74

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.98

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86.60%

EBacc APS5.39

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc92%

EBacc APS5.07

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc93%

EBacc APS5.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 January 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2023-01-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.7%(23 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 619 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	619	26	4.2%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	620	25	4.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	616	7	1.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	614	6	1.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	618	4	0.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	607	11	1.8%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	608	5	0.8%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	608	5	0.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	572	7	1.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	571	8	1.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	568	2	0.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	449	10	2.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	447	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	449	3	0.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	336	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	336	6	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	339	1	0.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	177	2	1.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	182	4	2.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	184	0	0.0%	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 15 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 14 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

99.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree86%

agree10%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree77%

agree18%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree44%

agree9%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

not applicable38%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes36%

no64%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree78%

agree13%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree89%

agree10%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree81%

agree12%

disagree7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree78%

agree20%

disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree79%

agree16%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree88%

agree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree74%

agree14%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Muslim)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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