The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
4.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 232 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,293
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Hirsch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Furnace Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHalesowen CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Tenterfields Primary Academy
Primary · 407m away
Halesowen College
16 plus · 407m away
Newfield Park Primary Academy
Primary · 595m away
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
Primary · 645m away
Manor Way Primary Academy
Primary · 893m away
St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Huntingtree Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Earls High School a selective school?
No. The Earls High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Earls High School's Ofsted rating?
The Earls High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Earls High School?
The Earls High School currently has 1,293 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Earls High School take?
The Earls High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Earls High School?
The Earls High School is in Halesowen, B63 3SL, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Earls High School have a sixth form?
No, The Earls High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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