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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford is a free s secondary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 598 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

598

Pupils

800

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford?

The catchment area for Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford is managed by Bradford and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford: 800 places, 75% filled: places available

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford has a published admission number of 800 places. 598 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 800 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29% of pupils at Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bradford.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bradford publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Bradford Council school admissions (official) →

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford: School Information

Full address
Syedna Way, Bradford, BD8 9AR
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Muslim
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29% of pupils
DfE URN
147204

Other Secondary Schools in Bradford

If Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.

Other Muslim Schools in Bradford

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford shares its religious character with these Muslim schools across Bradford. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford

What is the catchment area for Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford?

The catchment area for Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford oversubscribed?

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford has a capacity of 800 places and currently has 598 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bradford.

What is the admissions policy for Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford?

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Bradford before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford cover?

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford is a secondary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford?

Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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