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Q3 Academy Great Barr
Goodgraded 22/09/2022Ages 11–191,163 pupilsFaithChristian
Q3 Academy Great Barr is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Birmingham, within the Sandwell local authority. It has a Christian religious character. The school has around 1,163 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/09/2022, Q3 Academy Great Barr was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.4 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view Q3 Academy Great Barr's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 22/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.2
England avg 45.1 · was 44.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
England avg 65% · was 71% in 2023/24
EBacc entry30%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.84
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 32.2
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.3
AAB or better4%
Retention100%
Value added-0.05
Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake24.7%
Free school meals24.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language18.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence20.3%
England avg 25.8%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Birmingham
All schools in Birmingham →Grove Vale Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miSt Margaret's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miHoly Name Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miYew Tree Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miHamstead Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 miFerndale Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
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