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Q3 Academy Tipton

Sandwell, DY4 7NRSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-1.05
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
266 1st-choice / 279 places
Ranking
#3,041
of 3,141 nationally

About Q3 Academy Tipton

Q3 Academy Tipton is a large secondary school in Sandwell that is currently running at full capacity with 1,558 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,550. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 45.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 365 applications for 279 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.31. Of those applications, 266 were first-preference choices, and 266 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put the school first received a place. The school is mixed, takes pupils from age 11 through to 19, and has a dedicated sixth form centre. Headteacher Adam Slack leads a school that has seen a notable improvement in its most recent Ofsted inspection, moving from a Requires Improvement rating in December 2022 to Good across all five graded categories in April 2025.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
AddressAlexandra Road, Tipton, Sandwell, DY4 7NR
HeadteacherAdam Slack
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils1,558
Free School Meals (FSM)45.3%
School Capacity1,558 / 1,550 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
LibraryScience LabsDining HallGymnasiumArt StudiosTheatreAstro TurfSports HallSwimming PoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsTennis CourtsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

HockeyDanceSwimmingRoundersGymnasticsBadmintonRowingNetballAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubEco ClubOrchestraGardeningNewspaperCodingDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Q3 Academy Tipton

Q3 Academy Tipton has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.