SchoolScoresLeasowes High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST
Kent Road, Halesowen, B62 8PJ
01384 686606 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Halesowen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halesowen. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 78% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halesowen. Higher than 18% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 79% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halesowen. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 71% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 42 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halesowen. Higher than 12% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 45% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 81 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halesowen. Higher than 21% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 65% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halesowen. Higher than 5% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 26% | 38% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Halesowen. Higher than 20% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63%said yes | 73% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Halesowen figures pool parents at the Halesowen schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
210 pupils in this year group.
36% — 5 points below the Dudley average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 41.8 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
184 pupils in this year group.
89% — about the same as the Dudley average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 89% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 5% | 12% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 10% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 68% | 59% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Dudley. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 190 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 128 |
| Of those, offered a place | 128 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 409 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.4% | 30.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 11.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Lower than 27% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Lower than 12% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 33.2% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Lower than 30% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 24.8 | 18.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 8.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.38% | 0.48% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Higher than 5% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Higher than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Halesowen. Higher than 53% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 13.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Perryfields Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lift Four Dwellings Secondary 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Earls High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Windsor High School and Sixth Form 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oldbury Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Michael's CofE High School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ormiston Forge Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bartley Green School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Impact Independent School 2.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention
- Q3 Academy Langley 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Leasowes High School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Leasowes High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Leasowes High School?
63% of the 94 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Leasowes High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Leasowes High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 128 families put Leasowes High School as their first choice for 190 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 128 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143582.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.