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Q3 Academy Great Barr
Birmingham·West Midlands·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–19Co-edChristian
Q3 Academy Great Barr is a secondary academy in Birmingham, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Q3 Academy Great Barr has a Progress 8 score of -0.29 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.5, 71% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.5%.
After leaving Q3 Academy Great Barr, student destinations include 67% going on to university and 14% entering apprenticeships.
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Q3 Academy Great Barr has a Progress 8 score of -0.29, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
71% of students at Q3 Academy Great Barr achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Q3 Academy Great Barr achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Q3 Academy Great Barr has an overall absence rate of 7.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Q3 Academy Great Barr, 67% go on to university and 14% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Q3 Academy Great Barr was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Q3 Academy Great Barr is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Q3 Academy Great Barr's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
46/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
32/mo
70% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 19 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.3
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Child is Happy
47%
Child Feels Safe
36%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.