The Quest Academy
The Quest Academy is a secondary school in South Croydon for ages 11 to 18.
Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 853
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HD
- Phone
- 02086 578935
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The school
- The school's mission is Learning Changes Lives.
Source: The Quest Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Students can get involved in School Council from Year 7 and can apply to be Prefects in Year 11.
- The school runs a Duke of Edinburgh and CCF programme.
Source: The Quest Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Music, sport and trips
- All students take part in educational visits throughout their time at the academy, with opportunities planned progressively from Year 7 through to Sixth Form.
Source: The Quest Academy website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- Applications for in-year admission should be made directly to the local authority.
- Applications are made through the Common Application Form provided by Croydon Council, with the school included in preferences.
- The deadline for Year 7 applications for September 2027 is expected to be 31st October 2026.
Source: The Quest Academy website; The Quest Academy website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Support
- The school's SENCo is Miss Joanne Johnson, who can be contacted by email.
- Students at Quest 6 achieve strong A Level results, with most progressing to university, apprenticeships or other high-quality destinations.
Source: The Quest Academy website; The Quest Academy website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 3 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 4 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 4 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 5 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 6 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 7 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 8 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 9 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 10 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 11 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 11 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 11 miles
Other schools in South Croydon
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 136203. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.