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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 · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.546.4
2023/2444.546.4
2024/2544.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.150.00
2023/24-0.290.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Barr Beacon School
2.3 km away · Academy converter
Good
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Good
Joseph Leckie Academy
2.77 km away · Academy converter
Good
Arena Academy
2.84 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Priestley Smith School
2.88 km away · Community special school
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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