Grove Vale Primary School vs Q3 Academy Great Barr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 742 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Vale Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
421 students
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,153 students
| Measure | Grove Vale Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Q3 Academy Great Barr Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 1,690 | #193 of 493 |
| National rank | #1656 of 15,697 | #2032 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 421 | 1,153 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 1,153 |
| Free school meals | 13.1% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.grovevale.co.uk/ | www.q3academy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Grove Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 48.7).
- •Q3 Academy Great Barr is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 421.
- •Grove Vale Primary School is a local authority school while Q3 Academy Great Barr 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 Grove Vale Primary School better than Q3 Academy Great Barr?
On the Success Index (England), Grove Vale Primary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 48.7 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 Grove Vale Primary School and Q3 Academy Great Barr?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Vale Primary School: 421. Q3 Academy Great Barr: 1,153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Vale Primary School and Q3 Academy Great Barr rank in West Midlands?
Grove Vale Primary School is 139th of 1,690 and Q3 Academy Great Barr is 193rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).