The Earls High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Earls High School
Address: Furnace Lane
Town/City: Halesowen
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B63 3SL
Telephone Number: 01384 816105
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Stour Vale Academy Trust
Sponsor: Stour Vale Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Hirsch
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1304 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.5%

Location and administration

URN: 137812
DfE Number: 332/4106
UKPRN: 10035980
UPRN: 90145262
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Dudley (E08000027)
Constituency: Halesowen (E14001261)
Electoral Ward: Belle Vale (E05015904)

Easting & Northing: 396659E, 283873N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 27' 12.38" N 2° 3' 1.65" W
Plus Code: 9C4VFW3X+9R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mike Baker - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 July 2027.
  • Mr Robert Cross - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 November 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Falaschi - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Harwood - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2026.
  • Mr Robert Hayward - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Nicola Hirsch - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr James McKay - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 February 2029.
  • Joan Morris - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 February 2029.
  • Craig Tucker - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2028.