The Quest School vs Leigh Academy Mascalls
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Quest School
Paddock Wood
Leigh Academy Mascalls
Tonbridge
Overview
Phase
Special
Secondary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy converter
Age Range
5–19
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Kent
Kent
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
26
1227
Capacity
30
1450
Occupancy
87%
85%
FSM %
-
26.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Outstanding
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Good
Last Inspected
Sep 2025
Apr 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
41.9
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
34.9%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
C-
Points Per Entry
-
27.4
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C
AAB+ %
-
3%
Value Added
-
Below average
A-Level Students
-
86
Retention
-
97%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
5%
Degree course
-
39%
Any L4+ destination
-
45%
Apprenticeships
-
2%
Cohort size
-
89
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Business Studies (44)
Psychology (42)
Psychology (38)
Mathematics (30)
Art and Design (Graphics) (28)
Computer Studies / Computing (28)
Design and Technology (Product Design) (26)
Textiles (24)