Q3 Academy Great Barr
Academy sponsor led in Birmingham, Sandwell.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Age range | 11 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1153 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1150 |
| Free school meals | 26.20% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE MERCIAN TRUST |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Address | Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 7SD |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | https://www.q3academy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01213586186 |
| URN | 135449 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 22 September 2022, outcome: School remains Good.
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Nearby schools
- Barr Beacon School (secondary school, about 2.3 km)
- Hamstead Hall Academy (secondary school, about 2.5 km)
- Joseph Leckie Academy (secondary school, about 2.8 km)
- Arena Academy (secondary school, about 2.8 km)
- Fortis Academy (secondary school, about 3.0 km)
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (secondary school, about 3.1 km)
- Blue Coat Church of England Academy (secondary school, about 3.8 km)
- The Phoenix Collegiate (secondary school, about 3.8 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in Sandwell
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