The Quest Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Requires improvement

Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HDOpen in maps

The Quest Academy is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 23rd of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Requires improvement, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 8 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

135 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score37.5

37.5, 8.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths23%

23%, 22.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths40%

40%, 24.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc57.8%

57.8%, 17.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.25

3.25, 0.84 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

44 students

Average point score per A level entry28.06

28.06, 6.94 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

853 pupils on roll, with places for 1,115

Eligible for free school meals36.8%

36.8%, 10.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.9%

23.9%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.8%

15.8%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Quest Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Royal Russell School0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 20.3
Croydon High School0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 23.2
Coloma Convent Girls' School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 57.4
Shirley High School Performing Arts College1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 37.7
Coombe Wood School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.6

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE COLLEGIATE TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Andy Crofts
Phone
02086578935
Website
thequestacademy.org.uk
Address
Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HD
Local authority
Croydon
URN
136203

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.