“Leaders think carefully about enrichment opportunities … pupils experience a rotation of activities that include things that they would not otherwise take part in.”
- Ofsted 2024
“The school has built an ambitious curriculum.”
- Ofsted 2024
“Pupils know [the LEARN values] and are taught about how they are important to their lives, both in school and more widely.”
- Ofsted 2024
“Pupils understand and follow the rules and expectations for behaviour.”
- Ofsted 2024
“Pupils very rarely disrupt the learning of others in lessons.”
- Ofsted 2024
“Leaders have designed a rich curriculum for all pupils… based on the national curriculum and exceeds it for many curriculum areas.”
- Ofsted 2024
A Warm Welcome

We know that the choice of secondary school is a crucial one for any parent or carer, and we take that responsibility seriously. We work hard, and work together, to ensure that every student ‘is the best that they can be’.
This involves developing the twin pillars of outstanding examination results and sustained personal growth, so that each young person leaves us fully equipped for the next stage in their lives. We are an oversubscribed and disciplined community where participation, leadership and service are encouraged in order to inspire curiosity, confidence and moral purpose.
We value academic excellence and practical learning, and have a curriculum which develops the knowledge and skills that students need to be successful in all that they do. High expectations, strong relationships and a clear sense of purpose underpin everything we offer. This website will give you a brief insight into our ethos and our work, which we are always delighted to share with you in person.
Mr A. Crofts, BA (Hons), PGCE, NPQH, NPQEL
Executive Principal
Latest News
Y8 Welcome London Lifesavers to TQA!
Year 8 students at The Quest Academy recently took part in an engaging and practical session delivered by London Lifesavers, an organisation that works with schools to teach essential life-saving first aid skills. During the visit, students learned how to recognise emergencies, respond calmly and confidently, understand the basics of CPR, and know when and…
Bank of England Careers Talk
Year 10 students at The Quest Academy recently welcomed Rob Price from the Bank of England for an engaging and informative careers talk. Rob spoke to students about the wide range of careers available at the Bank of England, helping to challenge the misconception that roles are limited to economics or finance. He highlighted opportunities…
Supporting Year 11 With Exam Stress
This week, our Year 11 students took part in a valuable session focused on managing exam stress and wellbeing, delivered by Isabella Wong, Education Wellbeing Practitioner. Isabella spoke to students about understanding stress, recognising common signs of exam pressure, and developing practical strategies to stay calm, focused, and resilient during the exam period. The session…






