Q3 Academy Great Barr
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Attainment 8 of 44.2 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 59%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.29
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.49, -0.10]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 216 | 44.2 | — | 58.8% | 29.6% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 211 | 44.5 | -0.29 | 61.1% | 33.6% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 206 | 45.5 | -0.15 | 61.0% | 38.0% | 4.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 204 | 44.3 | -0.29 | 60.0% | 32.0% | 3.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sandwell for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 135449 |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Head of School Chris Bury |
| Trust | THE MERCIAN TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | B43 7SD |
| Latest pupils | 216 |
| FSM eligible | 24.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7SD
https://www.q3academy.org.ukView local authority page1213586186| DfE number | 6908 |
| UKPRN | 10024117 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2008 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |