Q3 Academy Great Barr

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7SDOpen in maps

Q3 Academy Great Barr is a secondary school in Birmingham for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 37th of 87 secondary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 March 2013, report published 17 April 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

216 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.2

44.2, 1.9 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.9%

44.9%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths69%

69%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc29.6%

29.6%, 10.9 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.84

3.84, 0.25 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

48 students

Average point score per A level entry32.24

32.24, 2.76 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,153 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150

Eligible for free school meals24.7%

24.7%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language18%

18%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.1%

10.1%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Q3 Academy Great Barr

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Barr Beacon School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.0
Hamstead Hall Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.1
Joseph Leckie Academy2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 42.4
Arena Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 44.5
Fortis Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 37.9

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Chris Bury
Phone
01213586186
Website
q3academy.org.uk
Address
Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7SD
Local authority
Sandwell
URN
135449

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.