How many pupils does Halesbury School have?

Halesbury School has 174 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Halesbury School's Ofsted rating?

Halesbury School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).

How does Halesbury School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Halesbury School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.4 in 2025/26.

How does Halesbury School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Halesbury School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Halesbury School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Halesbury School is part of Peoples Field Trust.

Where is Halesbury School?

Halesbury School is located at Feldon Lane, Halesowen, Dudley, B62 9DR.

Halesbury School

Feldon Lane, Halesowen, Dudley, B62 9DR

Requires Improvement

Inspected 10 October 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

2.4

Attainment 8

4–19

Ages

174

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation special school

Type

About Halesbury School

Halesbury School is a foundation special school in Halesowen, Dudley, England, for pupils aged 4–19. It has 174 pupils on roll. It is part of Peoples Field Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dudley →
School Type: Foundation special school
Age Range: Ages 4–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 174 / 117 (149%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 October 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

44.3%

Free school meals

9.8%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.1%

Overall absence

31.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

20.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

9.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

42.17

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.6 vs 2023/24

£50,238

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,415 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£25,297

Spend per pupil

£24,326

Income per pupil

32%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Feldon Lane, Halesowen, Dudley, B62 9DR
Phone: 01384984000
Headteacher: Amanda Appleby Payne
Website: http://www.halesbury.dudley.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Peoples Field Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Halesbury School?: Halesbury School is a foundation special school in Halesowen, Dudley, England, for pupils aged 4–19.
How many pupils does Halesbury School have?: Halesbury School has 174 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Halesbury School's Ofsted rating?: Halesbury School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).
How does Halesbury School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Halesbury School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.4 in 2025/26.
How does Halesbury School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Halesbury School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Halesbury School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Halesbury School is part of Peoples Field Trust.
Where is Halesbury School?: Halesbury School is located at Feldon Lane, Halesowen, Dudley, B62 9DR.