The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (149% full)
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 174
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 42.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- Peoples Field Trust
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Appleby Payne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Feldon Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 9DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHurst Green Primary School
Primary · Very close
Olive Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 426m away
Leasowes High School
Secondary · 857m away
Perryfields Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Perryfields Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Coombswood Special School
Independent · 1.2km away
Highfields Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Quinton Church Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Halesbury School's Ofsted rating?
Halesbury School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Halesbury School?
Halesbury School currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Halesbury School take?
Halesbury School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Halesbury School?
Halesbury School is in Halesowen, B62 9DR, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Halesbury School have a sixth form?
Yes, Halesbury School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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