Beacon Hill Academy
Academy converter · 1,117 pupils
78% stayed in education · Attainment 8 41.0
Further education
Halesowen College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Halesowen College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,922 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 29% went to university (Dudley 33%, England 37%), and 4% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average D+, well below the England average of B-; 1% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Business Studies and Sociology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Dudley and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Halesowen College | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,922 | 5,596 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 70% | 74% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 29% | 33% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 4% | 14% | 19% |
| Further education | 6% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9% | 7% |
| Employment | 27% | 25% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 23% | 20% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Halesowen College | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 5,047 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 477 | 2,075 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | D+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 24.65 | 32.32 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | D+ | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 1% | 10% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 95 | 20% | 23% |
| Business Studies | 86 | 18% | 13% |
| Sociology | 86 | 18% | 13% |
| History | 74 | 16% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 68 | 14% | 31% |
| English Literature | 47 | 10% | 11% |
| Computer Science | 46 | 10% | 5% |
| Biology | 43 | 9% | 20% |
| Fine Art | 35 | 7% | 3% |
| Film Studies | 35 | 7% | 2% |
| Chemistry | 34 | 7% | 17% |
| Media Studies | 34 | 7% | 4% |
| Geography | 34 | 7% | 10% |
| English Language and Literature | 28 | 6% | 2% |
| Politics | 22 | 5% | 6% |
| English Language | 19 | 4% | 4% |
| Physics | 18 | 4% | 12% |
| Environmental Science | 18 | 4% | 1% |
| Drama | 17 | 4% | 2% |
| Religious Studies | 17 | 4% | 4% |
| Graphic Communication | 14 | 3% | 2% |
| Photography | 12 | 3% | 3% |
| Geology | 10 | 2% | 0% |
| Dance | 10 | 2% | 0% |
| French | 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Further Mathematics | 6 | 1% | 5% |
| Turkish | — | — | 0% |
| Spanish | — | — | 2% |
| Textiles | — | — | 1% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 173 | 36% | — |
| Health Studies | VRQ Level 3 | 96 | 20% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 87 | 18% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 67 | 14% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 65 | 14% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 60 | 13% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 47 | 10% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 41 | 9% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 41 | 9% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 40 | 8% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 34 | 7% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | BTEC Technical Diploma L2 - Band F - PP-DD | 34 | 7% | — |
| Art and Design | VRQ Level 3 | 26 | 5% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 23 | 5% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 23 | 5% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 22 | 5% | — |
| Biology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 21 | 4% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 2 | 20 | 4% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 20 | 4% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | 19 | 4% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 19 | 4% | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 18 | 4% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 18 | 4% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 18 | 4% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 17 | 4% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 17 | 4% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 15 | 3% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 13 | 3% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 13 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 12 | 3% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | 10 | 2% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | 10 | 2% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 2% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 2% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 9 | 2% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 9 | 2% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 9 | 2% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 7 | 1% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Small Business Management | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.