Compare Harris Academy Purley and The Quest Academy

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Comparison of secondary schools: Harris Academy Purley (Secondary) in South Croydon; The Quest Academy (Secondary) in South Croydon — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Harris Academy Purley and The Quest Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around South Croydon, Surrey. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Harris Academy Purley), published Apr 2023. The lowest is 3 (The Quest Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Quest Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 1,950, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Harris Federation and The Collegiate Trust.

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Attribute	Harris Academy Purley CR2 6DT	The Quest Academy CR2 8HD
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	South Croydon Surrey CR2 6DT	South Croydon Surrey CR2 8HD
Latest Ofsted	2 26 Apr 2023	3 8 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1150	1115
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Harris Federation	The Collegiate Trust
Website	www.harrispurley.org.uk	thequestacademy.org.uk
Telephone	02086811141	02086578935
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Harris Academy Purley

CR2 6DT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: South Croydon
Surrey
CR2 6DT
Ofsted: 2 26 Apr 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Harris Federation
Website: www.harrispurley.org.uk
Telephone: 02086811141

The Quest Academy

CR2 8HD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: South Croydon
Surrey
CR2 8HD
Ofsted: 3 8 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Collegiate Trust
Website: thequestacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 02086578935

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.