Heath Park vs Q3 Academy Great Barr
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 12 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath Park
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,153 students
Q3 Academy Great Barr
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,153 students
| Measure | Heath Park Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Q3 Academy Great Barr Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #220 of 493 | #193 of 493 |
| National rank | #2232 of 4,090 | #2032 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,153 | 1,153 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,153 | 1,153 |
| Free school meals | 51.6% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 44.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.8% | 44.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.2% | 69% |
| EBacc average points | 3.57 | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | 32.2 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.heathpark.net/ | www.q3academy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Q3 Academy Great Barr scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.7 vs 44.9).
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 Heath Park better than Q3 Academy Great Barr?
On the Success Index (England), Q3 Academy Great Barr ranks higher (48.7 vs 44.9 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 Heath Park and Q3 Academy Great Barr?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath Park: 1,153. Q3 Academy Great Barr: 1,153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath Park and Q3 Academy Great Barr rank in West Midlands?
Heath Park is 220th of 493 and Q3 Academy Great Barr is 193rd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).