The Earls High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Furnace Lane Halesowen West Midlands B63 3SL |
| Phone | 01384816105 |
| Reference Number | 137812 |
The Earls High School has been rated as good in overall effectiveness, following its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils enjoy their learning, supported by teachers who are committed to using engaging instructional methods. Many extracurricular opportunities help pupils develop into responsible, well-rounded individuals. However, there are concerns regarding the progress of some pupils, particularly in English and science, and disparities in achievement between genders. Additionally, attendance remains a challenge for a subset of disadvantaged students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1293 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.96%
Girls: 50.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 132 | 139 | 271 |
| 8 | 134 | 144 | 278 |
| 9 | 129 | 132 | 261 |
| 10 | 122 | 121 | 243 |
| 11 | 129 | 111 | 240 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 15 Jan 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Earls High School | |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 May 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
| 25 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their school experience and feel safe.
- Teachers employ strong subject knowledge to deliver engaging lessons.
- Robust support systems for students with special educational needs.
- High aspirations for pupils' personal development.
- Effective measures to improve behavior in classrooms.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not consistently assess pupil understanding effectively.
- Disadvantaged pupils have lower attendance rates.
- Boys are not achieving as well as their female peers.
- Students made less progress in English and science last year.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 321 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 89 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 187 | 37 |
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Halesowen CofE Primary School
High Street, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3BB |
0.17 miles |
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Tenterfields Primary Academy
Tenterfields, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3LH |
0.25 miles |
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Newfield Park Primary Academy
Whittingham Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3TP |
0.37 miles |
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Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
Bundle Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4AR |
0.4 miles |
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Manor Way Primary Academy
Brier Mill Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3HA |
0.56 miles |
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St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School
Hagley Road, Hasbury, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4QD |
0.75 miles |
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Huntingtree Primary School
Huntingtree Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 4HY |
0.79 miles |
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Olive Hill Primary Academy
Springfield Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8JZ |
1.12 miles |
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1.16 miles |
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1.27 miles |
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1.33 miles |
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1.39 miles |
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Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6RH |
1.45 miles |
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1.45 miles |
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1.48 miles |
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Old Hill Primary School
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1.6 miles |
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1.63 miles |
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1.65 miles |
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1.7 miles |
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0.25 miles |
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0.41 miles |
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1.04 miles |
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1.09 miles |
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1.38 miles |
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240 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6JA |
1.68 miles |
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1.71 miles |
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