Croydon High School vs The Quest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croydon High School
South Croydon · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
773 students
The Quest Academy
South Croydon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
853 students
| Measure | Croydon High School South Croydon, London | The Quest Academy South Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #553 of 640 | #570 of 640 |
| National rank | #3388 of 4,090 | #3466 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 773 | 853 |
| Pupils on roll | 773 | 853 |
| Free school meals | – | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.9% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 23.2 | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 23% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 40% |
| EBacc average points | 0.65 | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | 45.4 | 28.1 |
| town | South Croydon | South Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.gdst.net/CroydonHigh | thequestacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (21.9 vs 21.0).
- •The Quest Academy is the larger school with 853 students compared with 773.
- •Croydon High School is a independent school while The Quest Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Croydon High School is girls and The Quest Academy is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Croydon High School better than The Quest Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Croydon High School and The Quest Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between South Croydon and South Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croydon High School: 773. The Quest Academy: 853. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croydon High School and The Quest Academy rank in London?
Croydon High School is 553rd of 640 and The Quest Academy is 570th of 640 among all-through schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).