"Inspectors found pupils to be both courteous and respectful"
- Ofsted 2018
"Inspectors found that there is a broad range of subjects on offer to pupils who were very positive about the variety of opportunities available"
- Ofsted 2018
"Leaders and governors have led the creation of a strong safeguarding culture"
- Ofsted 2018
"Leaders communicate a clear vision of a learning journey for all pupils as they progress through the school"
- Ofsted 2018
"You have created a strong learning culture in the school whereby most pupils understand the importance of behaving well"
- Ofsted, 2018
"Pupils continue to achieve very well at GCSE"
- Ofsted, 2018
“Your strong and effective leadership has ensured that the school continues to improve”
- Ofsted, 2018
"All the pupils who spoke to inspectors said that they felt safe and well looked after. They reported that bullying is very rare."
- Ofsted, 2018
"The proportion of strong passes in both GCSE English and Mathematics continues to be above the national average"
- Ofsted, 2018
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, working hard and working 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 help 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.
This website will give you a brief insight into our ethos and our work; which we are also happy to show you in person.
I am delighted to report that The Quest Academy has been rated ‘Good’ in all respects by Ofsted inspectors who visited the school in June 2015 View Report and in June 2018 View Letter.
If you’d like to find out more about us we’ve made a series of short videos for prospective parents, students and colleagues. We hope you’ll find them interesting and informative. View Videos.
Whether a prospective student, parent or a member of staff, I look forward to welcoming you to our Academy.
Mr A. Crofts, BA (Hons), PGCE, NPQH, NPQEL
Executive Principal
The Quest Academy is a community in which every member, both student and staff, strives to achieve their maximum potential. Our purposeful environment and shared positive attitude make Quest a special place to learn. It is my privilege to lead such an inspirational group of people.
Whether in our academic studies, during extra-curricular activities or in everyday interaction, the motivation to learn and to better ourselves is key to our success. Within this we believe that getting the little things right really matters; we hold all members of our community to the highest of standards.
We passionately believe in our motto – “Learning Changes Lives”. We work tirelessly to ensure everyone has the skills required to make this happen and that they put these to use in every lesson, every day. We regularly discuss the attributes required to be successful, using the acronym “LEARN”.
Through this, we provide an environment that nurtures students to help them achieve their potential and leads to them having the best possible life chances and choices. They develop the skills needed to learn academically, they are empowered to make healthy choices for themselves and those around them and they develop aspirations that are as high as possible. We help students develop their resilience so they not only bounce back from disappointments, but actively look for the learning opportunities they provide, and make sure students are kind to one another; celebrating diversity, in all its forms, as an absolute positive.
Our students, staff and parents all demand the best of ourselves and each other. The successes of current and previous students of the Quest Academy provide inspiration for the future. We are an academy of which every member is proud, in which only the highest standard is acceptable, and in which Learning Changes Lives.
Mr T. Beecham, BSc (Hons), PGCE, MA
Head of School
Latest News
A Level Geography Trip to Minehead
Day 1 After a 4 and a half hour journey we arrived at Nettlecombe Court. After getting settled, we headed into Minehead to be introduced to place geography in the field. Having looked at narratives, 8 ways of thinking and mood mapping we undertook mood mapping in 2 locations in Minehead. Back at the centre…
Certificates Ready for Collection
Year 11 and Year 13 Summer 2023 Certificates are now ready for collection. Certificates are available for collection from Reception from 9:30am – 4:30pm. If you are unable to collect your certificates and would like to nominate someone to collect them on your behalf, please email exams@thequestacademy.org.uk to let us know who will be collecting…
Trip to Roehampton University
We arrived at the main entrance and were taken to the Portrait Room, where we enjoyed a talk about Roehampton University, and all the courses on offer. The ambassadors introduced themselves and we were so surprised to see one of our Quest students helping out and chatting about what she studies at the university. Frankie…