A SCHOOL which provides the “best standard of education and care possible” has proved too much for some staff who have left after finding ‘the school’s high aspirations too challenging’.

Eden Boys’ School, Bolton’s newest secondary school, which opened in September 2014 as a faith school, has received the highest mark possible from Ofsted, which carried out its first inspection of the school.

Inspectors found that all areas of the school in Wolfenden Street, Halliwell, were outstanding and one where children were found to be “exceptionally well cared for, academically and pastorally”. Pupils were described as being happy at school resulting in them being able to achieve their ‘very best’.

Ofsted inspectors stated: “Leaders have built a learning community in which everyone strives for, and delivers, excellence.

“As a result, pupils experience the best standard of education and care possible”.

They added that a “culture of high aspirations for pupils prevails” children making ‘exceptional progress’ and being proud of their work.

Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities were found to be cared for exceptionally well and make ‘ similarly strong progress to that of their classmates in all subjects”

Inspectors reported: “Leaders set challenging targets for individuals to support the achievement of whole-school targets.

“Consequently, staff understand their role in contributing towards the school’s success.

“Some staff find the school’s high aspirations too challenging and choose to leave.”

Children were found to consistently demonstrate the school’s ‘STAR’ values — service, teamwork, ambition and respect — and had empathy with those less fortunate than themselves.

The school was praised for children’s learning about fundamental British values.

Shabir Fazal, principal, said: “I’m delighted for everyone connected with our school that we have achieved this ‘outstanding’ result at our very first Ofsted inspection. This result belongs to each and every member of our amazing school community.

“It’s testament to the hard work of our dedicated team of staff and governors; to the commitment and support of our parents; and most of all, to the enthusiasm of our pupils. It’s very satisfying to hear such praise for our school’s strong leadership, and to know that the outstanding behaviour and conduct of our pupils did not go unnoticed by the inspectors.”

Eden Boys’ School was opened by Tauheedul Education Trust and funded through the government’s flagship free school programme. It moved into a £10 million purpose built school in 2016.

It is open to boys from the Muslim faith but also boys of other faiths and no faith.

Dr Salim Natha, Chair of Governors, said: “Eden Boys’ School, Bolton is a school that strives to continually move forward. We are outward looking and will take every opportunity to drive up standards of teaching and leadership to continue to offer our pupils the very best educational experience. It was pleasing to see this recognised in the report.

“The inspectors also acknowledged the high quality of support the school receives from the governing Body, Tauheedul Education Trust and other schools within the Trust.”