The Earls High School
School Name: The Earls High School Address: Furnace Lane Town/City: Halesowen County: West Midlands Postcode: B63 3SL Telephone Number: 01384 816105 Website: http://www.earlshighschool.org
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.