Q3 Academy Great Barr
Birmingham, B43 7SD · Sandwell · secondary school
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8th of 20 secondary schools in Sandwell we can score, 22 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.2/10 against 880 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.9 · 52 | 30% | 1.57 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.29 · 28 | 25% | 0.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.1 · 40 | 10% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Q3 Academy Great Barr overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.29 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,153 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific steps are taken to manage the current over-capacity situation? How has the 2022 Ofsted inspection influenced recent improvements in teaching?
What Ofsted said about Q3 Academy Great Barr
Overview
Q3 Academy Great Barr continues to be a good school that serves its community well. Pupils achieve well, with strong relationships based on mutual respect and high progression rates into further education, apprenticeships, and employment. The school environment is described as purposeful, calm, and orderly, with bullying being uncommon.
Strengths
- Relationships between pupils and teachers are strong, with pupils consistently being ‘ready, respectful and responsible’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through ‘one-page profiles’ and staff training, ensuring full inclusion.
- The curriculum has been improved to ensure pupils study a broad range of subjects in depth, better preparing them for the English Baccalaureate.
- Leaders place a strong emphasis on reading, providing targeted support for those who need it and promoting reading across the curriculum.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders working hard to promote staff well-being and governance systems effectively checking the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders and staff are not clear about the essential knowledge pupils are expected to know and remember, which slows some pupils’ learning. Leaders should ensure clarity on specific content before moving on to new learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture of vigilance where staff are alert to signs that a pupil may need help and pass on concerns without delay.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.5 |
| 2024/25 | 44.2 |
| 2025/26 | 44.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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