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The Earls High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Earls High School is a academy converter secondary school in Halesowen, Dudley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1293 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,293

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

The Earls High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Earls High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dudley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1293 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dudley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The Earls High School — School Information

Full address
Furnace Lane, Halesowen, B63 3SL
Local authority
Dudley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20.3% of pupils
DfE URN
137812

Other Secondary Schools in Halesowen

If The Earls High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Halesowen are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Earls High School

Is The Earls High School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Earls High School currently has 1293 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Earls High School?

Admission to The Earls High School is managed by Dudley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Earls High School cover?

The Earls High School is a secondary school in Halesowen, Dudley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Earls High School?

The Earls High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.