Great Bridge Primary School vs Q3 Academy Tipton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 749 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bridge Primary School
Tipton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
Q3 Academy Tipton
Tipton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,563 students
| Measure | Great Bridge Primary School Tipton, West Midlands | Q3 Academy Tipton Tipton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #720 of 1,690 | #454 of 493 |
| National rank | #7184 of 15,697 | #3848 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 457 | 1,563 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 1,563 |
| Free school meals | 35.3% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 18% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 22.1 |
| town | Tipton | Tipton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.greatbridgeprimary.co.uk | www.q3tipton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Great Bridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 13.8).
- •Q3 Academy Tipton is the larger school with 1,563 students compared with 457.
- •Great Bridge Primary School is a local authority school while Q3 Academy Tipton is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Great Bridge Primary School better than Q3 Academy Tipton?
On the Success Index (England), Great Bridge Primary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 13.8 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 Great Bridge Primary School and Q3 Academy Tipton?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Tipton and Tipton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Bridge Primary School: 457. Q3 Academy Tipton: 1,563. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Bridge Primary School and Q3 Academy Tipton rank in West Midlands?
Great Bridge Primary School is 720th of 1,690 and Q3 Academy Tipton is 454th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).