Q3 Academy Tipton Catchment Area
Q3 Academy Tipton is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Tipton, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1558 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–19
Age range
1,558
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Q3 Academy Tipton Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Q3 Academy Tipton sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sandwell. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 Tipton — School Information
- Full address
- Alexandra Road, Tipton, DY4 7NR
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 45.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146383
Other Secondary Schools in Tipton
If Q3 Academy Tipton is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Tipton are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Q3 Academy Tipton
Is Q3 Academy Tipton oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Q3 Academy Tipton currently has 1558 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1550 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Q3 Academy Tipton? ▾
Admission to Q3 Academy Tipton is managed by Sandwell. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Q3 Academy Tipton cover? ▾
Q3 Academy Tipton is a secondary school in Tipton, 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 Tipton? ▾
Q3 Academy Tipton was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.