Leasowes High School
Halesowen, B62 8PJ · Dudley · secondary school
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17th of 18 secondary schools in Dudley we can score, 19 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.0/10 against 649 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.5 · 31 | 46% | 1.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.47 · 17 | 38% | 0.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.2 · 21 | 15% | 0.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leasowes High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.47 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,043 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,220. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are falling behind in English and maths? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Leasowes High School
Overview
Leasowes High School is described as a "calm and purposeful" environment where pupils are "justifiably proud" to belong. The report highlights a curriculum that now "meets the needs of all pupils" and strong pastoral support, noting that the school’s improvement journey has "gained momentum" following previous low outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "very positive attitudes" towards diversity and studies, with "extremely effective relationships" between staff and pupils.
- The curriculum is ambitious, clearly identifying key knowledge and its sequence, with staff using checks to "refine their teaching" so pupils make good progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" and follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- The personal development programme is "well planned and thorough," covering themes such as healthy relationships, online safety, and tolerance.
- Early reading support is effective, with gaps in reading knowledge "swiftly identified" and pupils given frequent opportunities to enjoy high-quality texts.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding "systematically" to ensure gaps in knowledge are resolved quickly, as this is not yet consistent across all subjects.
- Staff must ensure learning activities for pupils with SEND are adapted sufficiently to match the curriculum’s ambition, as some currently struggle with tasks.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.9 |
| 2024/25 | 41.8 |
| 2025/26 | 40.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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