The Earls High School
Halesowen, B63 3SL · Dudley · secondary school
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6th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.9/10 against 922 of them, against 5.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.1 · 53 | 30% | 1.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.02 · 49 | 25% | 1.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.8 · 54 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Earls High School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025. In 2024/25, 46.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.2, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, receive music tuition, and participate in the Dance World Cup and Summer Concert. The school also organises trips, such as seeing Matilda at the Birmingham Hippodrome.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,304 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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
What specific support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below 0? How are places allocated for the next entry year?
What Ofsted said about The Earls High School
Overview
The Earls High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, where it was judged good for overall effectiveness. The report describes a calm school where pupils enjoy strong relationships with staff, feel safe, and are proud of their community. Leaders and the trust are ambitious, ensuring high expectations and consistent curriculum delivery.
Strengths
- Teachers possess "excellent subject knowledge" and use effective questioning to check understanding, ensuring pupils "remember what they have been taught."
- Attendance is managed very effectively, with targeted initiatives like the "Thursday Nudge" helping to overcome barriers and resulting in high attendance rates.
- The curriculum is delivered consistently well, providing ample opportunity for pupils to practise skills before progressing, including in subjects where outcomes have historically been weaker.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom, including trips, clubs, and leadership roles, with vulnerable pupils supported to participate.
- Staff value the school’s focus on workload and well-being, creating a positive culture where most staff are "proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- The school should strengthen its work to help some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) develop greater independence, as they do not always succeed in tackling learning goals on their own.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.4 |
| 2024/25 | 48.2 |
| 2025/26 | 46.8 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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