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Halesbury School
Feldon Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 9DR, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.8 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
174
Capacity
117
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
149%
Summary
With a small student population of 174, the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, which may raise concerns for prospective parents. Academic performance shows significant challenges, as evidenced by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 2.1 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Families considering this option should weigh these factors carefully against their expectations for educational outcomes.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.3%
Asian Pakistani6.3%
Other4.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
White Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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52.46738, -2.02834 · B62 9DR
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN103881
School typeFoundation special school
Websitewww.halesbury.dudley.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Halesbury School rated by Ofsted?
Halesbury School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Halesbury School a good school?
Halesbury School scores 28.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Halesbury School in GCSEs?
Halesbury School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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