Halesowen College, Halesowen
Halesowen College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Halesowen. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Halesowen College in detail
Halesowen College in its own words
In its own words: "Whether you are a prospective student, current learner, employer or member of our wider community, you will find everything you need to know about our courses and the facilities we have on offer. At Halesowen College, we are proud to provide the highest quality education and skills development to learners of all ages."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, basketball, dance, choir, guitar, Lego and film.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 16 January 2027 and an open day on Tuesday 27 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Dudley
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 2131 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 31% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 26% into work. 3% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Old Hill Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Halesowen College (adjacent), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 111 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Dudley (212).
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
D+
Average grade
24.6
Points per entry
D+
Best 3 A-Levels
1%
Achieving AAB+
Well below average
Value added
477
A-Level students
82%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 9 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 2,131 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
3%
Top-third university
41%
Degree course
48%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 1,434 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Halesowen College
Results Day Sees Halesowen College Students Achieving AAAmazing Results
13 Aug 2026
Club Partners with College to Support Future Sports Leaders
15 Apr 2026
College Community Innovation Supports Local Businesses with Digital Adoption
15 Apr 2026
Colleges unite to put the PRIDE in the West Midlands
27 Feb 2026
Community Care Provider Partners with College to Support Company Growth
19 Feb 2026
Village Hall Gets Digibus Visit
17 Feb 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Halesowen
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Halesowen
Across Dudley council
Places available
3,620
Applications
3,570
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All secondary applications across Dudley council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
Questions parents ask about Halesowen College
What is Halesowen College's Ofsted rating?
Halesowen College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for Halesowen College?
No fixed boundary. When Halesowen College is oversubscribed, Dudley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Halesowen College?
Apply through Dudley's coordinated admissions process, naming Halesowen College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Halesowen College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Halesowen College?
Halesowen College is at Whittingham Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3NA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)