Eden School
URN: 141016 • Blackburn BB2 4NW
Overview
- Name
- Eden School
- URN
- 141016
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sophie Gooding (since 2025) , Acting Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01254790241
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heys Lane, Blackburn BB2 4NW
Summary
Eden School is a free special school located in Blackburn, catering to mixed-gender students aged 8-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school currently has 59 pupils enrolled, with a capacity of 60, and approximately 52.5% of students are eligible for free school meals. Eden School aims to provide a supportive and transformative educational environment where every student feels valued and understood.
The school's ethos is centred around the SHINE values: Success, Health, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower. These principles guide the educational approach, focusing on personal and academic growth through tailored support. The curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, while also prioritising mental and emotional well-being.
Eden School places a strong emphasis on building partnerships with families and local services to enhance the educational experience. By fostering meaningful relationships within the community, the school aims to create a safe and nurturing environment that encourages every pupil to thrive and achieve their potential. For more information, visit their website at www.edenschool.org.uk.
The school's ethos is centred around the SHINE values: Success, Health, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower. These principles guide the educational approach, focusing on personal and academic growth through tailored support. The curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, while also prioritising mental and emotional well-being.
Eden School places a strong emphasis on building partnerships with families and local services to enhance the educational experience. By fostering meaningful relationships within the community, the school aims to create a safe and nurturing environment that encourages every pupil to thrive and achieve their potential. For more information, visit their website at www.edenschool.org.uk.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Principles of Assessment (download)
- EPT (other)
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- Home (other)
- Vision & Ethos (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Head’s Welcome (other)
- facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Crosshill Special School (61.1)
- Al Islah Girls' High School (57.3)
- Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School (57.1)
- Markazul Uloom (55.7)
- The Heights Blackburn (55.5)
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 8 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 59
- Boys
- 47
- Girls
- 12
- FSM %
- 52.50
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 59 | 47 | 12 | 60 | 52.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 58 | 47 | 11 | 60 | 51.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 52 | 47 | 5 | 60 | 67.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 52 | 47 | 5 | 60 | 67.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 40 | 37 | 3 | 60 | 55.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 41 | 39 | 2 | 60 | 34.10 |
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