Coombswood Special School
Other · Other independent special school · Ages 11–16 · Halesowen, Dudley
Coombswood Special School is an other school in Halesowen, Dudley for ages 11–16 (other independent special school).
Key facts
- Address
- Laborem Place, Halesowen, B62 8BH
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Dudley
- Pupils on roll
- 33 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “To be a pupil here means belonging to a welcoming, friendly community where everyone feels valued and accepted.”
- “Staff take time to understand each pupil’s individual needs, strengths, challenges and circumstances.”
- “Because they know pupils so well, staff provide the right support to help them feel safe and to be ready to learn.”
To improve
- “They have often missed much education and, as a result, many pupils have significant gaps in their knowledge.”
- “In lessons, pupils get on with their work and usually do what they are asked, although some find it hard to sustain concentration as the day progresses.”
- “Most pupils have gaps in their learning due to a disrupted education.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 September 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Dudley.
- Halesbury School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- INNOV4TE Independent School 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Old Park School 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sutton School 3.6 mi School remains Good
- Cherry Tree Learning Centre 4.1 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- Priory Park Community School 4.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Pens Meadow School 4.3 mi Standards maintained
- The Wenlock School 4.5 mi No Ofsted grade