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The Earls High School
Furnace Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3SL, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.1 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,293
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 86%, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 38% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. While 75% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 47% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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. | 48.2 | Top 38% UK |
| 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%. | 75% | Top 27% UK |
| 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%. | 47% | Top 43% UK |
| 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%. | 33% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Parent View (98 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
88%
My child is happy
87%
My child feels safe
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
School supports development
80%
School keeps me informed
79%
Behaviour is good
77%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.7%
Other4.2%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Asian Indian3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Other1.6%
Black African1.2%
White Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.45280, -2.05059 · B63 3SL
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN137812
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.earlshighschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Earls High School rated by Ofsted?
The Earls High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2020.
Is The Earls High School a good school?
The Earls High School scores 64.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Earls High School?
Based on 98 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Earls High School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Earls High School in GCSEs?
The Earls High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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