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Previous inspection Satisfactory
Leadership and management Good
Achievement of pupils Good
Quality of teaching Good
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Academic Progress: Achievement is now good with an above-average proportion achieving five GCSE passes including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Good behaviour in lessons and around the school, with above-average attendance.
Qualifications and Training: Teacher training has been a central focus since the last inspection and effective.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is mostly good across the school, some is outstanding; however, some teaching does not enable independent learning.
Communication: Regular assessments are shared with parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders make sure students are making good progress in all year groups and subjects.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Since the last inspection, academy focused on improving teaching quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, adults act quickly to resolve incidents. Students feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The academy's values and high behaviour expectations ensure good student conduct.
Extracurricular Offerings: Provides a wide range of interesting subjects and vocational training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students are making good progress due to improved teaching quality.
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Q3 Academy Great Barr is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.

It has 1168 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Our Values and Ethos All of the Academies within The Trust will be guided by Christian principles.
The Academy will build on this legacy to offer a comprehensive education that will improve every student's educational experience.
In a school setting, the diversity of culture, ethnic origin, and life experience reflects a strong resource for spiritual and moral development.
Both of these spiritual perspectives are in line with those of The Trust's Sponsor.
We want our kids to inform their families about their unforgettable and engaging learning experiences when they get home.
Experiences that help students remember the information needed to ace exams and experiences that help students grow as people as well as academically.
Our interest is fostering young people's growth into capable, self-assured adults who are prepared for the future.
British Ideals The Trust is pleased with the complete representation of our racially and culturally diverse community among the students and faculty at each Academy.
The core British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, respect for one another, and tolerance of people of other religions and beliefs are completely embraced by the Q3 ethos, which is to "seek that which is good, that which is right, and that which is true."
These ideals are ingrained in our daily work and the interactions among all members of our community and are reinforced by our steadfast ethos.
Tutor Time and daily assemblies are additional events that further promote British values.
international events include the CCD Rainbow House initiative, which involves a yearly trip by students and staff from Q3 Academies to work with children in an orphanage for a week.
To make sure that these principles are expressed and upheld, we employ tactics both within the curriculum and outside of it.
The Academy's curriculum is infused with spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) education, which promotes the growth of the "whole child" and includes the promotion of British Values.
The accomplishment of the accolades listed below shows how SMSC and British Values are applied to every aspect of Academy life.
Discovering Democracy Award for encouraging student involvement and democracy in the classroom.
Aspire Education Our "Aspire" curriculum supports British Values while focusing on increasing pupils' awareness of current global concerns.
In terms of academic success and awareness of the difficulties experienced by young people, students are ready for the real world. ' Aspire' covers a number of areas within 'Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural' (SMSC) education.
We explore: life skills and preparation for working life; careers; friendships; bullying; internet safety (including sexting); drugs education; dealing with stress; sex education, the Prevent agenda and Radicalisation.
We also draw upon the local community, council and eternal agencies to provide our students with a well-rounded education and real life experiences.
For example, DECCA (Drug Education, Counselling and Confidential Advice) discuss and raise awareness around the topic of drugs with our KS3 and KS4 students and Brook Advisory Service support our KS4 cohort to ensure Sex Education is presented in a controlled learning environment.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
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B-
B-
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-19 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.3 - 14.8
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 48% 98% 46%
Grade 5 or above A Level 3.30% 35.00% 6.00%
Day Fees - - -
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Q3 Academy Great Barr Reviews
1.7 (3 reviews)
Awful it’s danger to life in this school, unprofessional, uncaring staff who fail to keep children safe. Yet others who actually do awful things get away with it and are looked after. Warning do not even consider this school if you want your child to be safe.
Awful , don’t send your child here it was horrific and all other staff are rude . I quit because of how they were treating the children . Unsafe
Awful , don’t send your child here it was horrific and all other staff are rude . I quit because of how they were treating the children . Unsafe
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.15 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 48% 23.67% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 38.23% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 38% 19.53% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 10% 5.83% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 15% 10% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.02 2.4 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 93.27% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 207 183 144
Pupils staying in education 93% 88.27% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 52% 48.41% 32.73%
School sixth forms 41% 24.27% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 5.09% 10.22%
Other education destinations SP 10.45% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment SP 3.05% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.29 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 30% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 46.85% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 32% 20.11% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 8.63% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 12.93% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.8 2.83 2.97

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Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 92.75% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 178 181 141
Pupils staying in education 90% 88.9% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 64% 50% 34.03%
School sixth forms 25% 23.95% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 1% 4.35% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 10.4% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 1.7% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.3% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.04 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 47% 16 22.48% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 12 40.19% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 41% 18.29% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 10 5.81% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 7 9.52% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.44 2.67 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 94.24% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 173 172 135
Pupils staying in education 93% 88.47% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 55% 45.24% 33.25%
School sixth forms 38% 30.29% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 3.41% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 9.53% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 3.24% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.71% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.22 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 43.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 31% 11 22.14% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 10 41.29% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 35% 15.67% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 12 4.86% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 17% 4 8.33% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.65 2.64 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 93.81% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 180 179 140
Pupils staying in education 87% 81.31% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 49% 40.88% 28.31%
School sixth forms 36% 29.56% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 2.44% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 11.31% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 3.56% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.5% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.01 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 42% 22% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 39.7% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 30% 19.9% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 8.8% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 21% 10.05% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 91.94% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 177 178 145
Pupils staying in education 93% 78.06% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 51% 42.94% 30.58%
School sixth forms 40% 30.38% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 3.13% 8.95%
Other education destinations 2% 4.38% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 6.25% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.06% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.41 26.28 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.33 24.62 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 3.30% 4.66% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 47 217 201
Students staying in education 81% 68.75% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 5.5% 6.08%
Students entering employment 9% 12% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 10.42% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 37.33 29.63 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.33 30.04 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 7.5% 11.02% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 58 313 248
Students staying in education 83% 67.09% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 4.91% 5%
Students entering employment 5% 9.36% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 14.09% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 28.19 5 22.33 29.39
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.13 2 23.26 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 3.62% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 55 233 232
Students staying in education 69% 61.91% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 16% 7.82% 7.77%
Students entering employment 0% 12.64% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 11.55% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 23.45 2 21.08 29.03
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 26.26 6 20.77 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 3.4% 4.44% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education - 17.25% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 6.42% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 10.33% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 5.08% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 21.78 21.79 26.73
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.16 22.83 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 2.7% 3.23% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 7 15.69% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 8.85% 6.37%
Students entering employment 9% 12.92% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4% 4.23%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025
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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Q3 Academy Great Barr
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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