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Q3 Academy Great Barr

Birmingham, United Kingdom
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2.1 /5

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.5
Teaching Quality 2.4
Communication 2.1
Student Wellbeing 2.5
Facilities 2.4

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
68.4
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.5
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.29
Progress 8
Below average
45.5%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
71.1%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

33.6% entered EBacc
11.8% achieved EBacc
211 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 15

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Parent
Parent Jul 22, 2025
1.0

"Oh yeah"

I love the school so much it is wonderful the only thing bad is everything it is just very amazing
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Mar 31, 2025
2.0

"Don’t send your child here"

The bathrooms are disgusting, there are over 5 available but they only open 1 which only has 2 cubicles that work and then moan when we are late to lesson for using the bathroom. It is like a prison, when we walk in we have to get checked by multiple teachers to make sure our uniforms are ‘spotless’ before even getting to tutor. I’m currently in year 11 and the amount of supply teachers ive had throughout my time in the school is shocking.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Nov 9, 2024
1.0

"Bulling"

Bulling from other kids and teacher not helpful at all.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 5, 2024
5.0

"Coming from a student that attends Q3"

I am a student that attends Q3 Academy Great Barr.My grades are high.Strict school but we are all well disciplined.I highly recommend that you send your child/children to this school.Polite teachers,delicious school meals and etc.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 5, 2024
5.0

"Outstanding school."

Some people have had different experiences with Q3 Academy Great Barr but my children has a lovely time at the school.Every day they come home and tell me how amazing their day was!Send your kids to this school it’s truly outstanding!
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 5, 2024
5.0

"Q3 Great Barr Experience"

Q3 Academy is an amazing school.Teachers and Staff are so polite and helpful!My 2 Kids started their first day recently and they told me it’s fantastic.They’ve got good grades and are very well behaved.The school could be a little be strict but it’s for the students own good.Its a highly recommend school👍🏾
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Jul 17, 2023
1.0

"Teacher is a bully"

Teacher accusing pupil of things not apologizing when found that they are wrong not letting pupil explain themselves it is disgusting and should be reported to board of governors.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent May 27, 2023
1.0

"I hate school "

You have to put your phone in a box with a little bit of firm at the bottom. And if your phone breaks the teachers say it’s not the schools responsibility and that is the students. And there is a teacher who holds the phone with just one hand in the air and has almost dropped at once. (he still does it.) and the teachers will give you detention for literally anything even being a few seconds late to lesson. And the food is way overpriced for what it is and there is a queue and it is packed with people and people are pushing and shoving the teachers are shouting at you if you fall over in the queue. and there is so many fights all the time in the playground
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent May 27, 2023
2.0

"A student "

You put your phone in a box with just a little bit of foam at the bottom and teachers say if the box gets dropped it’s not the schools fault it’s the students responsibility. And if you don’t put it in the box you might get spot checked where you empty your bag and pockets and stuff. And there is a teacher who holds the phone box on there one hand in the air through the crowded corridor and one time almost dropped it. And the teachers well most of them will literally give you a detention for anything once well 17 times to be exact, I was going to lesson and the bell goes I sprint to lesson I’m only like 20 seconds late and I get detention.
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Parent
Parent Mar 28, 2023
2.0

"Bulling and teachers"

So basically I was picking up my 11 year old daughter at the gates and she comes put with a black eye and behind were a group of y9 girls laughing at her as ahe cried so when she got into the car she had an attitude. So the next day 8 went up too the school at 8:10 and they did nothing I involved the police and she moves to barr beacon and she hasn't been bullied there yet....................................
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Apr 25, 2022
1.0

"BULLYING"

the way they handle bullying and harassment is disgusting. they have a zero tolerance bullying policy yet let students go with a slap on the wrist , telling the teachers does nothing , the students don’t get any punishments and the school will throw you under the bus to save their own asses and tell you it’s not under their control and that the police have to deal with it . they refuse to show cctv and twist things . the school is a mess , as well as a dump . if you’re a parent thinking about sending your child here , please do not .
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Mar 3, 2022
1.0

"just dont."

this school gave me a sanction for my nose piercing even though it is part of my religion. come here if you want death xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo <333333333333333333
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 1, 2021
1.0

"The worst"

Lack of teachers, no one cares about mental well-being, students aren’t treated with respect, teachers can be unprofessional by treating students without equality and picking which students they would rather listen to.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent May 23, 2021
3.0

"Do not recommend "

As a student that went to q3, I believe I was like facade. One the outside, it looked like a perfect little school. But on the inside, it was shocking and appalling.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 8, 2020
1.0

"DONT GO TO Q3 ACADEMY"

Its awful. They care more about the grades than the mental wellbeing of the students. I have never felt so unsupported and under valued in my entire life. They are just the worst school ever.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5

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