Q3 Academy Great Barr
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Christian |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Address | Wilderness Lane, B43 7SD |
| School Website | https://www.q3academy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1213586186 |
| URN | 135449 |
School Census
| Total | 1177 |
| Girls/Boys | 575/602 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.9%/51.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 16.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 217 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/03/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/03/2013 | Good |
| 16/02/2011 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/02/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 33.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.85 |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | 38% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.02 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | -0.29 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 594 |
| As first preference | 237 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 556 |
| As first preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 142 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 212 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 594 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 619 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 633 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 116 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 699 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 159 |
| As third preference | 131 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 680 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 159 |
| As third preference | 129 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 635 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 147 |
| As third preference | 122 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 668 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 148 |
| As third preference | 113 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 533 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 528 |
| As first preference | 181 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 37.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 26% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 7.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 38.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 26.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Grove Vale Primary School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Monksfield Avenue, , B43 6AL
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Birmingham Road, , B43 7AP
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cross Lane, , B43 6LN