Located in South Croydon, The Quest Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Quest Academy currently has around 903 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 33.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 28.7%. african pupils make up about 19.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 60% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HD |
| Website: | http://thequestacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02086578935 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andy Crofts |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136203 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1115 |
| Number of Pupils: | 903 |
| Number of Boys: | 474 |
| Number of Girls: | 429 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 28.70% | 259 |
| African | 19.70% | 178 |
| Caribbean | 9.20% | 83 |
| Other White | 9.20% | 83 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.00% | 54 |
| Other Mixed | 5.80% | 52 |
| Other Asian | 5.30% | 48 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.00% | 27 |
| Other Black | 3.00% | 27 |
| Pakistani | 2.80% | 25 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 24 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 12 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Junior Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Infant Community School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Scott Primary School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selsdon Primary and Nursery School Addington Road , . CR2 8LQ | - not rated | 666 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selsdon High School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quest Academy Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Ruskin High School Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Coloma Convent Girls' School Upper Shirley Road , CR9 5AS | 2out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Gates School Farnborough Avenue , CR2 8HD | - not rated | 389 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotelands PRU Co John Ruskin College Selsdon Park Road , Forestdale CR2 8JJ | - not rated | 730 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Russell School Coombe Lane , CR9 5BX | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon High School Old Farleigh Road , Selsdon CR2 8YB | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Oakwood School Lloyd Park , Coombe Road CR0 5RD | - not rated | 2,146 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.