The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 26
- Capacity
- 52%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Alton
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Laborem Place, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfields Primary School
Primary · 475m away
Olive Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 846m away
Temple Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Halesbury School
Special school · 1.2km away
Halesowen College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Newfield Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Hurst Green Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Blackheath Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Coombswood Special School's Ofsted rating?
Coombswood Special School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coombswood Special School?
Coombswood Special School currently has 26 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coombswood Special School take?
Coombswood Special School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Coombswood Special School?
Coombswood Special School is in Halesowen, B62 8BH, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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