It is among the largest schools in the region, with capacity for 1,700 pupils aged 11 to 18,[1] and is heavily over-subscribed.

A reorganisation in September 1982 saw both schools convert to 11–16 age range, with the sixth form being abolished in favour of a move to tertiary education which saw all of Halesowen's post-16 education facilities incorporated into an expanded Halesowen College.

The Walton site on Bundle Hill was taken over by Halesowen College, who used it as an annexe until July 2003.

A sixth form centre opened at Windsor High in September 2010, marking a return of sixth form facilities in Halesowen secondary schools after an absence of nearly 30 years.

ranked third in Dudley, behind Old Swinford Hospital and Bishop Milner Catholic School.