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Q3 Academy Great Barr

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Q3 Academy Great Barr

Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7SD

Academy sponsor led
Christian
Pupils
1,163
Ages
11-19
FSM
24.9%
Attainment 8
44.1
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.2%
Basics 9-5
43.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
29.6%
EBacc APS
3.83
EBacc 9-5
5.6%
EBacc 9-4
10.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.24
A*-A Grades
16.3%
A*-B Grades
46.3%
AAB+ %
4.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 49 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Q3 Academy Great Barr

Q3 Academy Great Barr is a secondary school in Birmingham, Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 1,163 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wilderness Lane, Birmingham, B43 7SD | More schools in Sandwell

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Q3 Academy Great Barr, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Q3 Academy Great Barr

What is Q3 Academy Great Barr's Ofsted rating?
Q3 Academy Great Barr received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Q3 Academy Great Barr's latest exam results?
Q3 Academy Great Barr: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Q3 Academy Great Barr located?
Q3 Academy Great Barr is a secondary school in Birmingham, Sandwell (B43 7SD).
How many pupils attend Q3 Academy Great Barr?
Q3 Academy Great Barr has around 1,163 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Q3 Academy Great Barr with other schools?
View Q3 Academy Great Barr's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sandwell.