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The Quest Academy

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The Quest Academy

Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HD

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in South Croydon.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
903
Ages
11-18
FSM
33.6%
Attainment 8
37.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.1%
Basics 9-5
23.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
57.8%
EBacc APS
3.25
EBacc 9-5
9.6%
EBacc 9-4
14.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.06
A*-A Grades
9.7%
A*-B Grades
25.2%
AAB+ %
3.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 68 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About The Quest Academy

The Quest Academy is a secondary school in South Croydon, Croydon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 903 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HD | More schools in Croydon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Quest Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Quest Academy

What is The Quest Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Quest Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Quest Academy's latest exam results?
The Quest Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Quest Academy located?
The Quest Academy is a secondary school in South Croydon, Croydon (CR2 8HD).
How many pupils attend The Quest Academy?
The Quest Academy has around 903 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Quest Academy with other schools?
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