The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.4
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
23.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.53
Band 4Source: 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
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 246 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,558
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- THE MERCIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Slack
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Alexandra Road, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 7NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlbright Education Centre
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Joseph Turner Primary School
Primary · 402m away
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Primary · 440m away
Summerhill Primary Academy
Primary · 573m away
Great Bridge Primary School
Primary · 749m away
Dudley Port School
Independent · 845m away
Jubilee Park Academy
Primary · 865m away
St Pauls Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Q3 Academy Tipton a selective school?
No. Q3 Academy Tipton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Q3 Academy Tipton's Ofsted rating?
Q3 Academy Tipton was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Q3 Academy Tipton?
Q3 Academy Tipton currently has 1,558 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Q3 Academy Tipton take?
Q3 Academy Tipton caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Q3 Academy Tipton?
Q3 Academy Tipton is in Tipton, DY4 7NR, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Q3 Academy Tipton have a sixth form?
Yes, Q3 Academy Tipton has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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