Open Free School Mixed

Eden School

Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NW
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Eden School
Blackburn, BB2 4NW
59 Pupils
60 Capacity
8–16 Age Range
52.50% FSM %
47 Boys
12 Girls
About Eden School

Eden School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 8–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 59 pupils on roll. School capacity: 60. Current headteacher: Sophie Gooding.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Blackburn with Darwen
Region North West
Administrative District Blackburn with Darwen
Parliamentary Constituency Blackburn
Ward Ewood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10046821
URN 141016
Data Last Updated 05-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Claire Davies Chair of Local Governing Body 06/09/2024 14/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Wendy Bridson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 09/05/2022 — N/A
Mrs Debbie Cash Local Governor 21/03/2024 21/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Melissa Finlay Local Governor 05/11/2025 05/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Melissa Horrocks Local Governor 12/03/2024 12/03/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Zoe Illingworth Local Governor 10/10/2024 10/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Nicole Lythgoe Local Governor 21/10/2022 21/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sharon Roscoe Local Governor 06/07/2023 09/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Antonia Roscow Local Governor 05/11/2025 05/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eden School is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen.
Eden School has 59 pupils, with a capacity of 60.
Eden School caters for pupils aged 8 to 16.
The Acting Head Teacher at Eden School is Mrs Sophie Gooding.
Eden School is at Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NW, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Eden School: Does not have a sixth form.
Eden School is currently open.
Contact
Acting Head Teacher
Mrs Sophie Gooding
Heys Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4NW
01254790241
www.edenschool.org.uk
Location
BB2 4NW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141016
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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