The Quest Academy

Year 10 students recently welcomed Rob Price from the Bank of England for an engaging careers session. Rob shared insights into the wide range of roles at the Bank — from technology and data to communications, policy, and apprenticeships — and challenged the idea that careers there are only about finance or economics.

Students asked thoughtful questions and learned how the skills they develop now can shape future opportunities. Thank you to Rob for inspiring our students and supporting our careers education programme!

https://thequestacademy.org.uk/news/bank-of-england-careers-talk/

As we begin a new term, we want to thank our families for their continued support. Attendance is up, progress is strong across all year groups, and our Year 11 students are making excellent strides as they prepare for their exams later this year. Alongside this, pupils continue to benefit from a wide range of enriching opportunities beyond the classroom. We’re looking ahead with confidence and ambition, and we’re excited for all that this term will bring.

Executive Principal's Message As we approach the end of term I'd like to thank you all for your support. Attendance has increased substantially on last year; we really appreciate the effort every family is making to ensure their children come to school every day. Year 11 have made great progress, showing an increase of 14%

Students and staff filled the school with festive cheer in their Christmas jumpers last Friday, all in support of Save the Children. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we raised £140 for this important cause. Thank you to everyone who took part and donated! ❤️

Christmas Jumper Day Students and staff embraced the festive spirit last Friday by taking part in our Christmas Jumper Day, wearing an array of colourful, creative and cosy jumpers across the school. The day was filled with cheer and a wonderful sense of community, as everyone came together to support a very important c

🥇 Congratulations to Billy!
Quest student Billy Bunsell won gold at the London Regional Schools Judo Championship, defeating four older competitors with outstanding skill and determination. His success now qualifies him for the British Schools Championship in April 2026. We’re incredibly proud of him — well done, Billy! 🥋👏

Billy Strikes Gold at London Regional Judo Championships On Saturday, Quest student Billy Bunsell represented The Quest Academy at the London Area Regional Schools Judo Championship, held at the University of East London. Competing in the Years 10-13 category, Billy faced four tough opponents, all aged 17 and 18, yet rose to the challenge with determin

Year 13 took an important step in preparing for UCAS and apprenticeships during their Academy Day on personal statements. Workshops, practical exercises, and expert guidance helped students refine their writing and showcase their potential. Well done Year 13!

Year 13 Academy Day – Mastering the Personal Statement Our Year 13 students took an important step forward in their university and apprenticeship journeys during last term’s Academy Day, which focused on writing exceptional personal statements for UCAS applications. The day consisted of 3 insightful UCAS workshops led by our Sixth Form team, offering

Year 7 had an amazing first Academy Day trip to the British Museum! From mummies to mosaics, statues to hieroglyphs, the students explored how different civilisations have shaped the world we live in today. History truly came to life!

Year 7 British Museum Trip The Year 7s went on their first Academy Day trip to the British museum. It was an exciting chance to see real historical artifacts and learn more about how civilisation has changed. We explored some amazing sections that really brought history to life. We started with the British Empire, learning

A fantastic day of learning and preparation for our Sixth Form students - well done to everyone involved! 👏

Year 12 Academy Day – Building Skills for Life Our Year 12 students took part in a highly successful Academy Day on the last day of Autumn 1, focused on developing essential life and employability skills. The day provided valuable opportunities for students to prepare for the world beyond school, with engaging sessions designed to build confiden

🌟 Year 10 Work Experience Week – A Step Towards the Future
Earlier this month, our Year 10 students completed their work experience placements, taking an important step in their careers education journey.

From KPMG and Unilever to Croydon Council, local schools, and community organisations, students explored a wide range of professions - gaining hands-on experience, building confidence, and developing key employability skills.

Feedback from employers has been overwhelmingly positive, praising the maturity and enthusiasm our students brought to their placements. We’re incredibly proud of how they represented The Quest Academy and hope this experience has inspired their next steps.

A huge thank you to all the employers, families, and staff who made this week possible! 👏

Year 10 Work Experience Week - A Step Towards the Future On Friday 17th October, our Year 10 students successfully completed their week of work experience, marking an important milestone in their career's education journey. On this day, students stepped beyond the classroom to experience the world of work first-hand, developing vital skills and gaining