How many pupils does Quest Academy have?

Quest Academy has 100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Quest Academy's Ofsted rating?

Quest Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 February 2022).

How does Quest Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Quest Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.4 in 2025/26.

Is Quest Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Quest Academy is part of MACINTYRE ACADEMIES.

Where is Quest Academy?

Quest Academy is located at Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE.

Quest Academy

Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE

Good

Inspected 16 February 2022

Good

Ofsted

9.4

Attainment 8

7–19

Ages

100

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Quest Academy

Quest Academy is a free school special in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 7–19. It has 100 pupils on roll. It is part of MACINTYRE ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 February 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 50.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Warwickshire →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 7–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 100 / 100 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 February 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

50.5%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.8%

Overall absence

29.7%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -13.2 vs 2023/24

8.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.9 vs 2022/23

9.13

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.1 vs 2023/24

£44,910

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,613 vs 2022/23

Teacher vacancies

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£33,210

Spend per pupil

£39,610

Income per pupil

25%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE
Phone: 01788593112
Head Teacher: Laura Thackaberry
Website: www.thequestacademy.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Quest Academy?: Quest Academy is a free school special in Rugby, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 7–19.
How many pupils does Quest Academy have?: Quest Academy has 100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Quest Academy's Ofsted rating?: Quest Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 February 2022).
How does Quest Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Quest Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 9.4 in 2025/26.
How does Quest Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Quest Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Quest Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Quest Academy is part of MACINTYRE ACADEMIES.
Where is Quest Academy?: Quest Academy is located at Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE.