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Q3 Academy Langley
Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8ED, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.7 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,441
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this school demonstrates a positive environment for students. It boasts an impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.8, placing it in the top 23% of schools nationally, and 73% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, while the EBacc entry rate is commendable at 74%, parents may want to consider the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 50% attain grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 51.8 | Top 23% 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 74% | Top 9% 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%. | 54% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (151 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child feels safe
97%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British27.8%
Asian Indian22.8%
Asian Pakistani16.2%
Mixed Other7.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
White Other4.6%
Black Caribbean3.5%
Black African2.6%
Other2.5%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.48513, -2.00110 · B68 8ED
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN141698
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.q3langley.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Q3 Academy Langley rated by Ofsted?
Q3 Academy Langley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2019.
Is Q3 Academy Langley a good school?
Q3 Academy Langley scores 90.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Q3 Academy Langley?
Based on 151 Ofsted Parent View responses, Q3 Academy Langley receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Q3 Academy Langley in GCSEs?
Q3 Academy Langley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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