Q3 Academy Great Barr

Q3 Academy Great Barr: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Q3 Academy Great Barr's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Q3 Academy Great Barr's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in September 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Q3 Academy Great Barr?

Q3 Academy Great Barr has 1,153 pupils on roll.

What ages does Q3 Academy Great Barr take?

Q3 Academy Great Barr admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Q3 Academy Great Barr located?

Q3 Academy Great Barr is located in Birmingham, B43 7SD, Sandwell.

How do I apply to Q3 Academy Great Barr?

Q3 Academy Great Barr is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Q3 Academy Great Barr have a religious character?

Yes — Q3 Academy Great Barr has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Q3 Academy Great Barr?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Q3 Academy Great Barr was 1.248 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Q3 Academy Great Barr?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.3% of pupils at Q3 Academy Great Barr are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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