The Earls High School
Furnace Lane, Halesowen, B63 3SLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Earls High School is a secondary school in Halesowen for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 2nd of 3 secondary schools in Halesowen. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2020, report published 12 February 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
'To become children of the light' - this motto underpins everything that happens in this school. Pupils enjoy strong relationships with staff and each other. Pupils are safe and enjoy learning. This contributes to their high attendance. Pupils are a pleasure to speak to. They are welcoming and proud of their school. The school has high expectations for all. From listening carefully and working hard in lessons, pupils always try their best. Pupils support each other. Pupils have confidence in their teachers to deal with bullying if it does happen. Pupils and families praise the wide-ranging opportunities on offer to extend learning beyond the classroom. Trips and visits are an important part of this. For example, a group of pupils have recently returned from volunteering in The Gambia. Many pupils proudly wear 'flashes' on their jumpers which celebrate their achievements in the wider curriculum. All pupils receive good information about possible career opportunities and next steps in education. The school values the importance of developing each pupil as a rounded individual. Pupils benefit from many clubs, activities and trips, as well as a range of opportunities to take leadership roles. Vulnerable pupils are supported to get involved in these aspects of the school.
What the school should improve
- At times, the school does not help some pupils with SEND to benefit from steps to encourage their independence. Consequently, sometimes pupils do not succeed in tackling learning goals on their own. The school should strengthen its work on this aspect of SEND provision so that all pupils with SEND gain greater independence and succeed well.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
240 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,304 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near The Earls High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 46.5 |
| Leasowes High School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 41.8 |
| Impact Independent School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 3.7 |
| Ormiston Forge Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.7 |
| Perryfields Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Hirsch
- Phone
- 01384816105
- Address
- Furnace Lane, Halesowen, B63 3SL
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 137812
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.