The Earls High School
URN: 137812 • Halesowen B63 3SL
Overview
- Name
- The Earls High School
- URN
- 137812
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Hirsch (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01384816105
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Furnace Lane, Halesowen B63 3SL
Summary
The Earls High School, located in Halesowen, Dudley, is a mixed secondary academy with a rich history dating back to 1652. With a current enrolment of 1,293 students and a capacity of 1,200, the school maintains a strong commitment to high standards in behaviour and academic achievement. Approximately 20.3% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's diverse community.
The curriculum at The Earls High School is designed to foster academic excellence while encouraging personal development. Recent GCSE results highlighted the school's success, with one in three grades awarded at Grade 7 or above, and 75% of students achieving a standard pass in English. The school also emphasizes creativity and innovation, showcased through events like the Design and Technology Exhibition.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Earls High School's ethos, with open events allowing parents and prospective students to experience the school's vibrant environment. The leadership team, including Headteacher Mrs N. Hirsch, is dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive both academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at [earlshighschool.org](http://www.earlshighschool.org).
The curriculum at The Earls High School is designed to foster academic excellence while encouraging personal development. Recent GCSE results highlighted the school's success, with one in three grades awarded at Grade 7 or above, and 75% of students achieving a standard pass in English. The school also emphasizes creativity and innovation, showcased through events like the Design and Technology Exhibition.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Earls High School's ethos, with open events allowing parents and prospective students to experience the school's vibrant environment. The leadership team, including Headteacher Mrs N. Hirsch, is dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive both academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at [earlshighschool.org](http://www.earlshighschool.org).
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Nearby alternatives
- The Earls High School (70.2)
- Windsor High School and Sixth Form (65.3)
- Leasowes High School (60.2)
- Leasowes High School (55.6)
- Cradley High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Dudley
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1293
- Boys
- 646
- Girls
- 647
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1293 | 646 | 647 | 1200 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1262 | 629 | 633 | 1213 | 19.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1215 | 593 | 622 | 1213 | 17.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1215 | 593 | 622 | 1213 | 17.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1213 | 588 | 625 | 1200 | 15.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1190 | 549 | 641 | 1200 | 11.40 |
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