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Q3 Academy Tipton

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Q3 Academy Tipton

Alexandra Road, Tipton, DY4 7NR

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,558
Ages
11-19
FSM
45.3%
Attainment 8
36.4
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.1%
Basics 9-5
18.0%

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
9.2%
EBacc APS
2.96
EBacc 9-5
2.1%
EBacc 9-4
3.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
22.07
A*-A Grades
1.2%
A*-B Grades
18.3%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 68 students entered

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About Q3 Academy Tipton

Q3 Academy Tipton is a secondary school in Tipton, Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.4. The school has around 1,558 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Alexandra Road, Tipton, DY4 7NR | More schools in Sandwell

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2025 — Good
  2. Dec 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Jan 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: The ACE Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Q3 Academy Tipton

What is Q3 Academy Tipton's Ofsted rating?
Q3 Academy Tipton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Q3 Academy Tipton's latest exam results?
Q3 Academy Tipton: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Q3 Academy Tipton located?
Q3 Academy Tipton is a secondary school in Tipton, Sandwell (DY4 7NR).
How many pupils attend Q3 Academy Tipton?
Q3 Academy Tipton has around 1,558 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Q3 Academy Tipton with other schools?
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