The Quest Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Farnborough Avenue South Croydon Surrey CR2 8HD |
| Phone | 02086578935 |
| Reference Number | 136203 |
The Quest Academy is currently graded as requiring improvement, with notable challenges in the quality of education provided to pupils in Years 7 to 11. While the school has established an ambitious curriculum and a good sixth form provision, the effective delivery of that curriculum in earlier year groups is lacking, leading to lower than expected pupil achievement. Leadership also requires improvement, particularly in developing the governing body's understanding of their roles and educational priorities. Despite these challenges, the academy has strengths in promoting positive behaviour and offers a range of enrichment opportunities that contribute to personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 903 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.49%
Girls: 47.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 98 | 62 | 160 |
| 8 | 83 | 85 | 168 |
| 9 | 79 | 94 | 173 |
| 10 | 85 | 80 | 165 |
| 11 | 65 | 70 | 135 |
| 12 | 28 | 14 | 42 |
| 13 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 28.7% |
| African | 19.7% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| Caribbean | 9.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.8% |
| Asian, Other | 5.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Well-taught curriculum in the sixth form.
- Pupils generally understand and follow behavioural expectations.
- Good enrichment opportunities for pupils.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching quality leads to underachievement in Years 7 to 11.
- Lack of systematic approaches to promoting reading.
- Variable quality of support for pupils with SEND.
- Governing body lacks a clear understanding of its role.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 34.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.06 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.1 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 67 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 44 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Quest Primary School
Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD |
0.16 miles |
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Red Gates School
Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD |
0.22 miles |
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Selsdon Primary and Nursery School
Addington Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8LQ |
0.38 miles |
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Forestdale Primary School
Pixton Way, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9JE |
0.46 miles |
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Courtwood Primary School
Courtwood Lane, Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9HX |
0.68 miles |
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Greenvale Primary School
Sandpiper Road, Selsdon Vale, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8PR |
0.81 miles |
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Applegarth Academy
Bygrove, Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 9DL |
1.06 miles |
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Good Shepherd Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Dunley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0RG |
1.21 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Benson
West Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8RQ |
1.37 miles |
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Castle Hill Academy
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1.39 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
Spring Park Road, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5EL |
1.52 miles |
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Tudor Academy
King Henry's Drive, New Addington, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 0PH |
1.57 miles |
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Ridgeway Primary School
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1.57 miles |
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Forest Academy
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1.61 miles |
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Gresham Primary School
Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EA |
1.7 miles |
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St Peter's Primary School
Normanton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7AR |
1.79 miles |
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Atwood Primary School
Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 9EE |
1.9 miles |
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Rowdown Primary School
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1.9 miles |
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Purley Oaks Primary School
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2 miles |
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2.02 miles |
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0.83 miles |
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Croydon High School
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0.84 miles |
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Addington Valley Academy
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1.24 miles |
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Coloma Convent Girls' School
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1.28 miles |
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Shirley High School Performing Arts College
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1.29 miles |
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Coombe Wood School
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1.39 miles |
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Rutherford School
1a Melville Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7HZ |
1.46 miles |
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Trinity School
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1.73 miles |
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Olympus
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1.8 miles |
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1.89 miles |
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Beckmead Park Academy
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2.16 miles |
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2.28 miles |
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2.31 miles |
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2.31 miles |
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2.34 miles |
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2.39 miles |
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Riddlesdown Collegiate
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2.39 miles |
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Meridian High School
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2.41 miles |
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St Giles School
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2.45 miles |
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2.46 miles |