The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,163
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Bury (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrove Vale Primary School
Primary · 742m away
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Primary · 857m away
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Primary · 938m away
Yew Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Whitecrest Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ferndale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hamstead Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Delves Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Q3 Academy Great Barr a selective school?
No. Q3 Academy Great Barr is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Q3 Academy Great Barr's Ofsted rating?
Q3 Academy Great Barr was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Q3 Academy Great Barr?
Q3 Academy Great Barr currently has 1,163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Q3 Academy Great Barr take?
Q3 Academy Great Barr caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Q3 Academy Great Barr?
Q3 Academy Great Barr is in Birmingham, B43 7SD, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Q3 Academy Great Barr have a sixth form?
Yes, Q3 Academy Great Barr has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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