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Student
Mar 19, 2024

Honest Review Of Q3 Academy Langley

This school is excessively strict. Some teachers do not provide any help at all in any situation and instantly blame certain people for incidents when they have no idea what had happened. The food is appalling and the vegetarian options are always unimaginably disgusting. The sanctions are too extreme and are given out more often then required. The teaching is not too bad whereas some students who are extremely intelligent are in the same class as those who need extra support meaning that some students are repeatedly learning the same thing over and over again whereas others are stuck in the same position and struggle to understand the lesson. The way that some teachers behave with students is not acceptable and complaining will not get you far at all as the teachers seem to do absolutely nothing when receiving complaints.
Parent
Jul 21, 2023

Awful school

An awful school. The head teacher is an absolute dictator. His way or no way and he will not listen to reason. I absolutely wouldn’t send my children there.
Student
Jul 13, 2023

Terrible school.

This school is ran as a company, everyone should be respectful slant and clap appreciations. The headteachers ego takes control over children's rights .When saying a staff member is wrong and confronting them, when your in the right, they say that you are 'talking back' and therefore you get consequences like stage 4's.
This school depicts themself as the greatest school in sandwell and better than any other school in langley which is a lie its quite the opposite. They need to start making this school less strict and focus on the students than their own rules.
Other
Jun 29, 2023

My opinion on Q3 Langley.

Listen. this is an amazing school for workwise and the non bullying policy and what they can to prevent this but there is still alot that happens inside of the school. Such as fighting. Sometimes the children get a bit rough in the playground but most of the time they dont stop/see anything happening. This could lead to bullying outside of the school. But on a whole this school is the best one. Better than oldbury Academy and Bristnall hall.
Former Student
Jun 17, 2023

Awful

Terrible. Teachers speak to the children appallingly. Children not allowed phones in school but trust me if they were there would be enough evidence recorded for Ofsted to have serious concerns! Headteacher ex policeman who runs the school like he’s still working for the police!
Year 11’s constantly being threatened with being banned from the prom for the most minor of offences in the last week of their time at this school.
Behaviour problems not dealt with properly if your face fits it’s swept under the carpet. Problem with a group of boys using racist language last year which upset a large number of pupils but were allowed back into the academy and to the prom whereas children who were sitting in the park when a fight broke out between Bristnall Hall and Q3 were banned. These children were innocent bystanders but were penalised for sitting in a park that wasn’t even in school time!!
Former Student
Jun 10, 2023

Fantastic school !

Unbelievable school.
Employee
Mar 30, 2023

Worst school i've seen

I worked here for a little bit and it's a very clique place. They only care if you are part of the senior management or if you're family.
Friends interview friends to make sure they get jobs. Staff get spoken down to all of the time as if they are the same as the children. They exclude children who don't fit into their vision. Children don't have a say at all, even if they are in the right. They don't give children time to explain. Children get bullied even though they say it doesn't happen because they push it under the carpet. They make the children do p.e in the freezing cold in the winter outside for 100 minutes
The head teacher is obsessive about how the school looks and doesn't think about the children as individuals.
Student
Jul 20, 2022

Lovely school

This school is literally the best it’s so unique and very nice teachers as well they teach really well come here you won’t regret it
Other
Jul 17, 2022

Draconian Establishment

It's interesting some reviewers claim that Q3 Langley is a good school; how can that be, when the standard of English written in these reviews is so poor? Maybe the students were concentrating too hard on obeying all the ridiculous rules (slanting, clapping an appreciation or maintaining silence etc.) to ask for help when they didn't understand their lessons?
My experience of Q3 Langley is from a teaching perspective so I will endeavour to put forward a sincere and candid opinion in order that you can make a judgement based on facts rather than emotions. Although not a teacher myself I have first-hand experience of the life of a teacher at the school. The staff here are under enormous pressure to maintain a draconian regime that is not conducive to developing young minds in a free society. Students behave because they dare not break the rules, not because they want to learn to be better people. The academy is run like a business, where image is everything and everything must fit the brand. Consequently, students' individuality, independence and creativity is stifled, causing many students to feel constrained and undervalued.
Don't be fooled by the glossy image, Q3 Langley is not a happy school, instead it is an overbearing establishment bent on sticking to the rules because its reputation is more important than its students' individual needs.
Other
Jul 15, 2022

Draconian

Some reviewers claim that Q3 Langley is a good school. How can that be, when the standard of English written in these reviews is so poor? Maybe the students were concentrating too hard on obeying all the ridiculous rules - slanting, clapping an appreciation or staying silent - to ask for help when they didn't understand their lessons? My experience of Q3 Langley is from a teaching perspective so I will endeavour to put forward a sincere and candid opinion in order that you can make a judgement based on facts rather than emotions. Although not a teacher myself, I have first-hand experience of the life of a teacher at Q3 Langley. The staff here are under enormous pressure to maintain a draconian regime that is not conducive to developing young minds in a free society. Students behave because they dare not break the rules, not because they want to learn to be better people.
The academy is run like a business, where image is everything and everything must fit the brand. Consequently, students' individuality and creativity is stifled. It is not a happy, vibrant, caring place, as a school should be, instead it is overbearing, extreme and not the best place to send your child.
Student
Jul 10, 2022

Great school

The school is strict but it is really good
Student
Jul 10, 2022

Best school ever

This is the best school ever
Student
Jun 28, 2022

Course

A school what you shouldn't really send your kids to go to

I left the school about last week dont get me wrong it was a good school i do have good grades but the school was very toxic i yust left like i couldnt be myself and all they seen to care about is coming to school they dont care about your problems all they care about is you coming to school. The head of the school always says his a good boss but is he? As much as the heads of years did made us feel like we cant be ourselves but i do feel bad for them as much i ues to hear mr lee goes mad at them for what yuat because the year 10s are a little early for break or they went the wrong way to go to the toilet like not every is their fault at the end of the day we are humans after all. I remember in year 9 or year 8 i got bullied and my mom came in crying her crys out and mr lee was watching my mom crying he didnt even say are you okay ? He was to busy on his phone he yust looked at us and went of i get it his probably a busy person but not even a are you okay or do you want help. And how they would kick someone out if they bully thats a lie because in lessons their are always a group of people bullying and laughing at a student and what did the teacher do nothing yust stand there and laughed. I cant even say i missed the school cus i yust left like i was being controlled and i left like i was in a toxic school and dont even get me started on of how students was at the bottom and teachers was at the top make that make sense then we are the ones making you money allover bad school!!!
Former Student
Apr 30, 2022

Wrongly accused of something a person didn’t do

They where okay in some ways but the school I do not regret saying I wasn’t going to miss it cause I generally don’t, they make us stand in single files in silence which teachers sometimes take advantage too give out detentions to students for no reason, even when they have special needs. I also believe that this school thinks too much of itself, believe it’s a non bullying school but I was bullied throughout most of it and they said I interperated it wrong and it was just name calling. I felt quieter offended when they said that as I was made felt small, felt judged. Just because I have a disability does not mean I don’t understand what the difference between bullying and name calling is. I also felt a lack of communication and support and felt as though they only cared about the money which really disappoints me because the school does have good sides to it, but makes students feel small with how strict some of the rules are
Parent
Feb 5, 2022

Needs DBS checks and be investigated

The most unsafe place to educate any ethnic minority child. No proper reporting systems, no CCTV when parents or police make requests even though they have cameras all over the place. Not properly trained or able to safeguard children or even draft a simple child safeguarding plan when most required. Definitely needs DBS reviewing/checks on staffs due to very high risk culture and staff misconducts. Excellent at ignoring policies hiding information and delaying due procedures.
Parent
Dec 30, 2021

Evil Headteacher

Bad attitude from head teacher and and the caretaker. They had locked me and a couple of other parents in my kids go to the school next to it and to make life easier because I work all the time I use the Q3 car park have done for years never has anyone asked me not to. So I parked when the kids were off. Gates were open. They watched us park didn't say anything and locked us in. Of course I was fuming I needed to go to work there was another woman with a new born baby who was also Asian and white guy which they know very well from the letter it got. It got heated and escalated when the headteacher came out shouting at me when he should remain professional at all times. Schools professionalism went when they watched us parked and locked us in. I called the receptionist and said we have parked and been locked in. Her response was but there is no kids here. I know she knows because staff watched us park there from the windows. And doorway. Headmaster made comments about my appearance making it even more personal. I'm Asian they are all white other lady with the baby is also Asian. And they knew they white guys so seems a bit like a set up. I then wanted to make a formal complaint did it by email they asked for my details for the purpose of the complaint. Then sent me out a letter denying they did anything wrong gate's were open for maintenance vehicles which were still there at as this was 9am so why lock the gates? Also saying using my address to give to the police to do me for trespassing which isn't a crime. Yes I explained I do may thai so test me if u want since I have 4 blokes surrounded me in a circle. So I was alert and ready headmaster was shouting so I have as good as I got. They threatened me with police now I gave my name and address for the reason of the complaint. The person who investigated my complaint was the person involved.also said in the letter that he is reconsidered to letting the other school which my kids go to use the playing fields and the letter will also be sent to the school.
Student
Dec 2, 2021

Dissapointed

I like the school in many ways, however i’m extremely disappointed with how they deal with situations. The worse the situation, the little the consequence. The little the situation, the worse the consequence.
Former Student
Sep 12, 2021

Good for Education. Bad for experience.

This school is very 50/50.I finished Q3 back in May 2021, I am now in college.If you don't care about your social high school experience and Purley want a good education. This is the place for you to go. I got good grades going to Q3 and I don't think I would have achieved the grades I did in another local school however Q3 has too many down sides for me to reccomend it everyone. It is an overly strict school. Don't get me wrong, in plenty of ways it's brilliant as it means no crap is taken in class and there's no lesson time wasted. However, it often feels like your trapped or can't be yourself or express yourself because you are going to somehow get in trouble for it. If you are an anxious person or struggle with high amounts of pressure don't go here because in lessons teachers put you on the spot very very often and with how strict the rules are etc, you will really struggle if your not overly confident.

About bullying. There is no way bullying will happen in class or in corridors around teachers, but there is definetly bullying/ incidents that happen when the teachers are not around. From my personal experience when the teachers found out I got bullied throughout the whole of year 7, they just moved the kid out my class and told him not to do it again. No further punishment. I have heard of other bullying incidents though where further punishments have taken place.

As I say, Q3 is good depending what you want out of it. If you Purley just care about getting the grades, it's your place to go. If you want a 'normal' high shcool experience where you will enjoy yourself, this isn't the school for you. Especially due to its lack of facilities.
Former Student
Jul 8, 2021

Terrible for my needs

It's a good school but not for my needs, they would push them aside and always back teachers instead of having faith in students and parents, selective teachers where so rude but some was generally nice, ** *** is nice to talk too but some of the rules and communication isnt the best
Student
May 19, 2021

Q3 Langley

Year 9 student and I would say it’s quite an amazing school! Even though they are strict... and I would like them to rain it down with the rules, but the learning and the behaviour is outstanding compared to my primary school. Nice School
Student
Feb 16, 2021

The school in general

I’m currently a year 10 student and although I believe the school is great to send your children to achieve their best potential possible. There are a few little flaws the school is new and over time the headteacher may not be able to keep the standards as high as they are now. Only the first 2 years gets a breakfast the rest don’t and not all buildings and playgrounds are finished causing some to be in car parks.
Student
Jan 6, 2021

Year11Student11D1

I am currently a student as Q3 Academy Langley in year 11 and I believe this is the best school to send you child to it not only gives the child the best education needed but also prepares us for our future and how to adapt to changes when we’re an adult such as having a job and attending interviews. People may say Q3 is strict however this is due to them wanting us to achieve the best in life and follow our dreams.
Student
Nov 27, 2020

Good school but everything comes with flaws

This is a good school, but it has its flaws in places but this can be covered by the fact the school is still quite new and the buildings aren't done yet.
Student
Aug 21, 2020

Amazing

I love this school soooooo much

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