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Q3 Academy Great Barr

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Mark Arnull

corporate_fareTHE MERCIAN TRUST

location_onBirmingham, B43 7SD

language Visit Website phone 1213586186

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,177

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Attainment 8

44.2

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Sandwell

#1,888 of 3,216 nationally

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Q3 Academy Great Barr is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Q3 Academy Great Barr is an academy sponsor led in Birmingham, Sandwell, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE MERCIAN TRUST. The school has approximately 1,163 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2, placing the school #8 in Sandwell and #1,888 of 3,216 nationally. 44.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 46.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

44.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.0%

Entering EBacc29.60%

EBacc APS3.84

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33.60%

EBacc APS3.85

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.8

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.44

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.65

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.1%

Achieving A*–A16.3%

Achieving A*–B46.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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31 January 2017

Inspection Report

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14 March 2013

Inspection Report

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16 February 2011

Inspection Report

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09 March 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-01-31

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-03-14

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-02-16

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.2%(61 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,163 pupils. During this period, there were 83 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,163	83	7.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,167	40	3.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,167	92	7.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,168	55	4.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,178	69	5.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,181	86	7.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,177	42	3.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,168	50	4.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,167	68	5.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,168	75	6.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,166	63	5.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,136	46	4.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,133	11	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,134	37	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,123	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,123	32	2.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,120	34	3.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,092	19	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,094	37	3.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,092	24	2.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,076	26	2.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,072	19	1.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,078	26	2.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,054	19	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,053	26	2.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,053	21	2.0%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 40 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree61%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree13%

agree33%

disagree35%

strongly disagree13%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree31%

disagree19%

strongly disagree7%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree36%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree35%

agree33%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree39%

disagree20%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree55%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree40%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree37%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Christian)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Q3 Academy Langley

Sandwell Academy

Bristnall Hall Academy

St Michael's Church of England High School

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

Wood Green Academy