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Q3 Academy Tipton
Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7NR, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.9 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,558
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, reflected in an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 91% nationally. While 34% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is below the national average, parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 81% recommending the school. However, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it faces challenges compared to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 36.4 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
87%
My child is happy
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
My child feels safe
79%
My child makes good progress
79%
School supports development
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School keeps me informed
72%
Behaviour is good
70%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.7%
Asian Indian10.0%
Asian Pakistani8.3%
White Other7.9%
Asian Bangladeshi5.3%
Black African4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Other1.6%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.53231, -2.05005 · DY4 7NR
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN146383
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.q3tipton.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Q3 Academy Tipton rated by Ofsted?
Q3 Academy Tipton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Q3 Academy Tipton a good school?
Q3 Academy Tipton scores 14.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Tipton?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Q3 Academy Tipton receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Q3 Academy Tipton in GCSEs?
Q3 Academy Tipton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.4. 34% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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