The Quest Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Address | Farnborough Avenue, CR2 8HD |
| URN | 136203 |
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School Census
| Total | 960 |
| Girls/Boys | 478/482 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.8%/50.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 27.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 360 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/03/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 03/06/2015 | Good |
| 11/06/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/06/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | 67% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.78 |
| Progress 8 | -0.56 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.87 |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 409 |
| As first preference | 112 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 439 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 497 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 425 |
| As first preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 75 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 404 |
| As first preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 22 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 433 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 80 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 377 |
| As first preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 68 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 94 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 24 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 335 |
| As first preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 142 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 383 |
| As first preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 80 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 333 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 317 |
| As first preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 41% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 55% |
| no | 45% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 28.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 17.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 28.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 15.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 11.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |