Q3 Academy Great Barr Catchment Area
Q3 Academy Great Barr is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1163 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,163
Pupils
1,150
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Q3 Academy Great Barr Catchment Area Information
Admission to Q3 Academy Great Barr is managed by Sandwell and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sandwell catchment area documents →Q3 Academy Great Barr — School Information
- Full address
- Wilderness Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7SD
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135449
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If Q3 Academy Great Barr is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
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Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Catchment Area
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Selly Park Girls' School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Q3 Academy Great Barr
Is Q3 Academy Great Barr oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Q3 Academy Great Barr currently has 1163 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Q3 Academy Great Barr? ▾
Q3 Academy Great Barr uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Q3 Academy Great Barr cover? ▾
Q3 Academy Great Barr is a secondary school in Birmingham, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Q3 Academy Great Barr? ▾
Q3 Academy Great Barr was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.