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The Quest Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 12/03/2024Ages 11–18903 pupils
The Quest Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in South Croydon, within the Croydon local authority. The school has around 903 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 12/03/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.3 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in South Croydon can view The Quest Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 12/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 837.5
England avg 45.1 · was 43.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
England avg 45% · was 44% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths40%
England avg 65% · was 62% in 2023/24
EBacc entry58%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.25
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC-
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 28.1
A-level grade (best 3)29.1
APS best 3: 29.1
AAB or better4%
Retention93%
Value added-0.18
Average · 95% CI -0.4 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake36.8%
Free school meals36.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language23.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled81%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.1%
Attendance90.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence30.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in South Croydon
All schools in South Croydon →Quest Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miRed Gates School0.2 miSelsdon Primary and Nursery School0.4 miForestdale Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miGreenvale Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miCourtwood Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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