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The Quest Academy
Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8HD, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.5 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
903
Capacity
1,115
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.5, the school performs in the top 88% nationally, indicating a solid academic foundation for students. However, only 40% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement. Despite these challenges, 75% of students progress to university, with 14% attending top-third institutions, reflecting positive post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.5 | Bottom 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 40% | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 23% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 51 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British28.7%
Black African19.7%
White Other9.2%
Black Caribbean9.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.0%
Mixed Other5.8%
Asian Other5.3%
Black Other3.0%
Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Indian0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.35091, -0.04982 · CR2 8HD
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN136203
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitethequestacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Quest Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Quest Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is The Quest Academy a good school?
The Quest Academy scores 8.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Quest Academy in GCSEs?
The Quest Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.5. 40% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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