Eden Boys' School, Bolton vs Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 453 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eden Boys' School, Bolton
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
621 students
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
Bolton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
122 students
| Measure | Eden Boys' School, Bolton Bolton, North West | Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya Bolton, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #123 of 536 | #211 of 536 |
| National rank | #1073 of 4,090 | #1870 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 621 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 621 | 122 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.0 | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.5% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.02 | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bolton | Bolton |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edenboysbolton.com/ | – |
The verdict
- •Eden Boys' School, Bolton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 52.2).
- •Eden Boys' School, Bolton is the larger school with 621 students compared with 122.
- •Eden Boys' School, Bolton is a academy school while Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Eden Boys' School, Bolton is boys and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eden Boys' School, Bolton better than Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya?
On the Success Index (England), Eden Boys' School, Bolton ranks higher (68.7 vs 52.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Eden Boys' School, Bolton and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya?
About 453 m in a straight line, between Bolton and Bolton in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton: 621. Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eden Boys' School, Bolton and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya rank in North West?
Eden Boys' School, Bolton is 123rd of 536 and Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya is 211th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).