Q3 Academy Langley vs Sidney Stringer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Q3 Academy Langley
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,490 students
Sidney Stringer Academy
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,496 students
| Measure | Q3 Academy Langley Oldbury, West Midlands | Sidney Stringer Academy Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 493 | #336 of 493 |
| National rank | #1295 of 4,090 | #2967 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,490 | 1,496 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,490 | 1,496 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 110.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.8 | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 35% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.1% | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.87 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.1 |
| town | Oldbury | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.q3langley.org.uk | www.sidneystringeracademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Q3 Academy Langley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 29.9).
- •Sidney Stringer Academy is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 1,490.
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 Q3 Academy Langley better than Sidney Stringer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Q3 Academy Langley ranks higher (64.0 vs 29.9 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 Q3 Academy Langley and Sidney Stringer Academy?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Oldbury and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Q3 Academy Langley: 1,490. Sidney Stringer Academy: 1,496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Q3 Academy Langley and Sidney Stringer Academy rank in West Midlands?
Q3 Academy Langley is 105th of 493 and Sidney Stringer Academy is 336th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).