Halesbury School, Halesowen
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Halesbury School excels at creating a calm, inclusive environment where every child is genuinely valued. Staff know pupils exceptionally well and use this knowledge to provide personalised support that helps pupils make real progress. The school prepares older students brilliantly for life after school through vocational courses, work placements and strong links with the local community.
Key Strengths
- Calm and positive atmosphere with excellent behaviour management using a consistent 'kindness approach' that makes bullying extremely rare
- Personalised learning tailored to individual needs with strong support from therapy teams including speech and language therapists
- Strong focus on personal development and preparing pupils for adult life through community links, work placements and vocational qualifications
- Effective inclusion practices with detailed knowledge of each pupil's needs and coordinated support across education, health and care plans
- Well-supported staff with access to professional learning and sensitive leadership
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent focus on 'learning ladders' (manageable steps in learning) limits some pupils' progress across the curriculum
- Writing curriculum does not build foundations for learning as logically as it could, impacting pupils' writing skills development
- Governance oversight could be more robust, though leaders are working to improve this with clearer structures
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Local professional football clubs, theatre groups, museums, animal parks, sporting tournaments, work-based placements, enterprise initiatives, horticulture, bike maintenance, farm work
Halesbury School is a special educational needs school that provides strong support for pupils with diverse needs. Leaders and staff create a calm, inclusive environment where every child is valued and well-supported.
At a Glance
43.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 0%. Maths has remained stable at around 0%. Writing has remained stable at around 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
149%
Over capacity
174 pupils
117 capacity
57 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Halesowen
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Halesowen
Admissions Demand - Dudley
Places available
3,770
Applications
3,731
Got 1st preference
83.9%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Dudley (2025/26)
Inspection History(20)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.13858%
Overall absence
31.81818%
Persistent absence
154
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Halesbury School
Hurst Green Primary School
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