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Leasowes High School
Kent Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8PJ, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.1 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,054
Capacity
1,220
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, though it has room for improvement in overall parent satisfaction, with only 63% of parents recommending it. The GCSE results show that students achieve an Attainment 8 score of 41.8, and 60% reach grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a decent level of academic performance. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than only 19% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in comparison to peers.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality 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. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 57% | Top 47% 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%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
Parent View (94 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
87%
My child feels safe
72%
My child makes good progress
72%
School has high expectations
70%
My child is happy
69%
Progress is communicated
66%
I'd recommend this school
63%
Behaviour is good
60%
School supports development
55%
School keeps me informed
51%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.1%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Asian Indian5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.1%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Other2.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.45970, -2.02726 · B62 8PJ
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN143582
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.leasoweshighschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leasowes High School rated by Ofsted?
Leasowes High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Leasowes High School a good school?
Leasowes High School scores 19.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Leasowes High School?
Based on 94 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leasowes High School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Leasowes High School in GCSEs?
Leasowes High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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