The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
51.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,441
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 32.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Lee (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Moat Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 8ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Hubert's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Moat Farm Junior School
Primary · Very close
Moat Farm Infant School
Primary · Very close
Bristnall Hall Technology College
Secondary · 492m away
Bristnall Hall Academy
Secondary · 492m away
The Orchard School
Special school · 687m away
Oldbury Academy
Secondary · 819m away
Al Khair Primary School
Independent · 820m away
Questions parents ask
Is Q3 Academy Langley a selective school?
No. Q3 Academy Langley is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Q3 Academy Langley's Ofsted rating?
Q3 Academy Langley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Q3 Academy Langley?
Q3 Academy Langley currently has 1,441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Q3 Academy Langley take?
Q3 Academy Langley caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Q3 Academy Langley?
Q3 Academy Langley is in Oldbury, B68 8ED, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Q3 Academy Langley have a sixth form?
No, Q3 Academy Langley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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