The Quest Academy

About The Quest Academy

The Quest Academy is an academy sponsor led in South Croydon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 903 pupils on roll. It is part of THE COLLEGIATE TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 (2025/26). 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Croydon →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

903 / 1,115 (81%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 March 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 8HD

Phone

02086578935

Principal

Andy Crofts

Website

http://thequestacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Quest Academy?

The Quest Academy is an academy sponsor led in South Croydon, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Quest Academy have?

The Quest Academy has 903 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Quest Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Quest Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does The Quest Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Quest Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.

Is The Quest Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Quest Academy is part of THE COLLEGIATE TRUST.

Where is The Quest Academy?

The Quest Academy is located at Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 8HD.