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Q3 Academy Great Barr
Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7SD, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.2 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,163
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid academic performance, particularly in achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.2, which places it in the top 60% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 69%, and 75% of pupils progress to university, with 35% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 30%, which may be a consideration for some parents.
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Last inspected: 14 March 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 40 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.3%
Asian Indian24.7%
Black Caribbean8.5%
Mixed Other5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
White Other2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black African1.6%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.55279, -1.94545 · B43 7SD
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN135449
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.q3academy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Q3 Academy Great Barr rated by Ofsted?
Q3 Academy Great Barr was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2013.
Is Q3 Academy Great Barr a good school?
Q3 Academy Great Barr scores 45.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Q3 Academy Great Barr in GCSEs?
Q3 Academy Great Barr achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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