Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School vs The Earls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 645 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
Halesowen · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
The Earls High School
Halesowen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,304 students
| Measure | Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School Halesowen, West Midlands | The Earls High School Halesowen, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #190 of 1,690 | #107 of 493 |
| National rank | #2152 of 15,697 | #1302 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 203 | 1,304 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,304 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 108.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halesowen | Halesowen |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.our-lady.dudley.sch.uk | www.earlshighschool.org |
The verdict
- •Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 63.9).
- •The Earls High School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 203.
- •Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School is a local authority school while The Earls High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School better than The Earls High School?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School ranks higher (80.0 vs 63.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School and The Earls High School?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Halesowen and Halesowen in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School: 203. The Earls High School: 1,304. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School and The Earls High School rank in West Midlands?
Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School is 190th of 1,690 and The Earls High School is 107th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).