Q3 Academy Tipton vs St Pauls Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Q3 Academy Tipton
Tipton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,563 students
St Pauls Church of England Academy
Tipton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
195 students
| Measure | Q3 Academy Tipton Tipton, West Midlands | St Pauls Church of England Academy Tipton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #454 of 493 | #584 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3848 of 4,090 | #6039 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,563 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,563 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.q3tipton.org.uk/ | www.st-pauls.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Pauls Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 13.8).
- •Q3 Academy Tipton is the larger school with 1,563 students compared with 195.
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 Tipton better than St Pauls Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Pauls Church of England Academy ranks higher (59.1 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 Q3 Academy Tipton and St Pauls Church of England Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tipton and Tipton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Q3 Academy Tipton: 1,563. St Pauls Church of England Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Q3 Academy Tipton and St Pauls Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Q3 Academy Tipton is 454th of 493 and St Pauls Church of England Academy is 584th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).