Q3 Academy Great Barr
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Birmingham, B43 7SD
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 48% in England
6 of 19 in Sandwell
Pupils
1,153
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
7.6%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | 44.5 | 44.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 46% | 45% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 51% | 40% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 | -0.29 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Barr Beacon School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 22% in England
- Hamstead Hall Academy · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Joseph Leckie Academy · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 32% in England
- Arena Academy · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 35% in England
- Fortis Academy · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 11% in England
- Queen Mary's Grammar School · 2.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 3% in England
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The neighbourhood
Q3 Academy Great Barr is in Great Barr (typical home £296,000, crime low).
What is Q3 Academy Great Barr's Ofsted rating?
Q3 Academy Great Barr does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Q3 Academy Great Barr rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Q3 Academy Great Barr is in the bottom 48% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.