Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School vs Q3 Academy Great Barr
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,152 students
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,153 students
| Measure | Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School Birmingham, West Midlands | Q3 Academy Great Barr Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #370 of 493 | #193 of 493 |
| National rank | #3184 of 4,090 | #2032 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,152 | 1,153 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 1,153 |
| Free school meals | 48.7% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.5% | 44.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | 69% |
| EBacc average points | 3.55 | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | 23.3 | 32.2 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ilsley.bham.sch.uk/ | www.q3academy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Q3 Academy Great Barr scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 25.1).
- •Q3 Academy Great Barr is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 1,152.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School better than Q3 Academy Great Barr?
On the Success Index (England), Q3 Academy Great Barr ranks higher (48.7 vs 25.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School and Q3 Academy Great Barr?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School: 1,152. Q3 Academy Great Barr: 1,153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School and Q3 Academy Great Barr rank in West Midlands?
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School is 370th of 493 and Q3 Academy Great Barr is 193rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).