Quest Academy, Rugby
Quest Academy is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 19 in Rugby, part of Macintyre Academies. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, ended in a report card: 1 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2022.
- Ofsted report card
- 1 of 6 areas strong or better
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Quest Academy in detail
What Ofsted's report card says
Ofsted's report card from its 30 June 2026 inspection grades Quest Academy on 6 areas: 1 strong standard and 5 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.
Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "The school's personal development programme is a significant strength."
Achievement - Expected standard. "Leaders have rightly prioritised the development of pupils' foundational knowledge and skills."
Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders have an accurate understanding of the barriers that affect pupils' attendance and behaviour."
Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have an accurate understanding of the quality of education across the school."
Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders have established effective systems to identify pupils' needs and barriers to learning when they join the school."
Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "School and trust leaders, together with those responsible for governance, are knowledgeable, reflective and ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities."
Safeguarding standards were met.
Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should embed greater consistency in the way that teaching uses assessment information to further close gaps in pupils' knowledge, skills and understanding"; "Leaders should continue to focus on ensuring that pupils develop greater accuracy and fluency in spelling, handwriting and mathematics".
Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)
Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted
Quest Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Quest Academy, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive educational environment for learners with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We cater for children between the ages of 7 and 19 (learners currently transition at 16)."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Quest Academy are Brooke School (0.6 miles, Good); Avon Park School (1.1 miles, Outstanding); and Willow Park School (2.3 miles, Requires improvement).
The trust
Quest Academy is one of 4 schools run by Macintyre Academies, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 17 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 77% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 71% to a further education college.
Who goes there
50.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (7%).
Almost every pupil at Quest Academy has an education, health and care plan (101 of 101 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Rugby Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Badby Leys (opposite), 250 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Quest Academy issued 7 suspensions, 7 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards met
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- InclusionExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted's report card, in its own words
What it's like to be a pupil at Quest Academy
Quest Academy is a welcoming and nurturing school that helps pupils to re-engage successfully with education. All pupils who attend the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Many join having experienced disruption to their education and gaps in their learning. Staff develop positive relationships with pupils and understand their individual needs well. As a result, pupils settle successfully and develop confidence in themselves as learners. Pupils say that they feel safe and well supported. They know who to speak to if they have any worries and are confident that staff will help them. Staff deal with incidents of bullying appropriately when they occur. Pupils behave well around the school and respond positively to the clear expectations that staff set. During social times, pupils enjoy spending time with their peers, participating in sports activities and interacting with staff. Many pupils attend school more regularly over time. They develop a strong sense of belonging and engagement. Pupils benefit from a personalised curriculum that supports both their academic and personal development. Leaders have established a strong focus on reading and ensure that pupils are supported to address gaps in their learning. Pupils develop important knowledge and skills that prepare them for adulthood, including through practical learning opportunities such as cookery. By the end of Year 11, pupils achieve a range of qualifications that help them move successfully to further education, employment or training. The school provides a wide range of opportunities to enrich pupils' experiences beyond the classroom. Pupils enjoy visits to galleries, exhibitions and workplaces, as well as whole-school events such as 'Questival', which celebrate their talents and achievements. A variety of extra-curricular clubs, including music, sport and art, help pupils to develop their interests, discover new strengths and broaden their horizons.
What Ofsted says the school should do next
- Leaders should embed greater consistency in the way that teaching uses assessment information to further close gaps in pupils' knowledge, skills and understanding.
- Leaders should continue to focus on ensuring that pupils develop greater accuracy and fluency in spelling, handwriting and mathematics.
From Ofsted's report card (inspection 30 June 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
50.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Quest Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Quest Academy is in Warwickshire; for families living there:
- Warwickshire's school travel policy: Free school transport for students under the age of 16
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
101 pupils
100 places
1 pupil over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Rugby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rugby
Across Warwickshire council
Places available
7,662
Applications
6,716
Got 1st preference
82.3%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
101
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
101
Total Pupils
87
Boys
14
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
5.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,170
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.8%
Overall absence
29.7%
Persistent absence
101
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Quest Academy
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Quest Academy
What are GCSE results like at Quest Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Quest Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 9.4. 6% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Quest Academy's Ofsted rating?
Quest Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2022, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Quest Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Quest Academy is oversubscribed, Warwickshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Quest Academy?
Quest Academy has around 101 pupils on roll. 51% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Quest Academy?
10.8% of sessions were missed at Quest Academy in 2024/25. 29.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Quest Academy?
Apply through Warwickshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Quest Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Quest Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Quest Academy?
Quest Academy is at Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)