The Earls High School vs Windsor High School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 658 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Earls High School
Halesowen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,304 students
Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Halesowen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,710 students
| Measure | The Earls High School Halesowen, West Midlands | Windsor High School and Sixth Form Halesowen, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 493 | #199 of 493 |
| National rank | #1302 of 4,090 | #2082 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,304 | 1,710 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,304 | 1,710 |
| Free school meals | 21.5% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 108.7% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.7% | 42.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.6% | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.9 |
| town | Halesowen | Halesowen |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.earlshighschool.org | www.windsorhighschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Earls High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 47.9).
- •Windsor High School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 1,304.
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 The Earls High School better than Windsor High School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), The Earls High School ranks higher (63.9 vs 47.9 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 The Earls High School and Windsor High School and Sixth Form?
About 658 m in a straight line, between Halesowen and Halesowen in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Earls High School: 1,304. Windsor High School and Sixth Form: 1,710. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Earls High School and Windsor High School and Sixth Form rank in West Midlands?
The Earls High School is 107th of 493 and Windsor High School and Sixth Form is 199th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).