Quest Primary School
South Croydon, CR2 8HD · Croydon · primary school
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71st of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.2/10 against 1,730 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Quest Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego building, Arts and Crafts, Food Exploration, Music, Dance and Sign, and Film Friday clubs. Sports include football, netball, dance, gymnastics, and martial arts. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 44.0% attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are in place following the 2023 inspection? How does the curriculum balance the wide range of clubs with core academic progress?
What Ofsted said about Quest Primary School
Overview
Quest Primary School is described as a "warm and caring" environment where pupils feel "safe, secure and happy." The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as Good. Leaders have implemented an "ambitious curriculum" that helps pupils acquire knowledge successfully, though refinements are needed in some subjects to ensure consistent long-term retention.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school and trust adults, with bullying issues being rare and resolved swiftly.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with clear mapping of crucial knowledge in many subjects, leading to successful learning in reading and mathematics.
- Staff provide thorough support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are included in all aspects of school life.
- Reading instruction is consistent and effective, with books closely matched to phonics knowledge and a strong emphasis on vocabulary development.
- Staff feel well supported, with leaders taking workload and well-being into account, while governors provide an "effective balance of challenge and support."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not explicitly defined crucial knowledge and skills, affecting how well teachers help pupils securely recall content in the long term.
- Teaching in some subjects does not consistently identify and address gaps in learning or misconceptions, reducing pupils' ability to build on existing knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust reporting systems, regular staff training, and appropriate checks on adults in place.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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