Year 7 Admissions
How to Apply?
To apply, you will need to include The Quest Academy in your preferences on the Common Application Form provided by Croydon Council, or your home local authority if you do not live in Croydon.
The deadline for applications for year 7 starting secondary school in September 2027 is expected to be 31st of October 2026.
Parents are expected to be notified by Croydon Council on the 1st March 2027 if their application has been successful.
Year 7 Admissions for September 2026
National Offers day is 2nd March 2026. You will receive an offer of a secondary place directly from the Local Authority in which you live.
If you were offered a place at The Quest Academy: Congratulations! You must accept or decline the place through your local authority.
If you have not been offered a place at The Quest Academy for Year 7
We hope you are happy with the school that you have been offered. If, however, you wish to appeal against the decision not to be offered a place at The Quest Academy, please see our appeal information on how to submit an appeal for a place in Year 7.
Open Days
We understand the importance of visiting your future secondary school in person to get a sense of the school vision, culture and ethos and to meet leaders, teachers and current pupils.
We look forward to welcoming prospective parents and pupils to The Quest Academy for the academic year 2027-28 on XXth September 2026. Our Open Evening will include presentations from our Principal at XXpm, XXpm, XXpm, and XXpm and guided tours of the school by our pupils.
We encourage you to visit us during our open mornings to see the school in action. These will take place in late September/early October. Dates and further details will be published here on our website.
Why do students choose The Quest Academy?
This video features a current student sharing their personal experience at Quest Academy, offering an honest insight into daily life at the school. They talk about the learning environment, support from teachers, and the opportunities available to students, helping parents and carers understand what makes the academy unique. It’s designed to give a real student perspective to support families who are considering whether Quest Academy is the right choice for their child.