Principal Welcome
Welcome to Quest Academy! 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). With a commitment to understanding, acceptance, and individualised support, we strive to empower our learners to reach their full potential. Our pass...
- 13Mar
Year 9 Options Evening
16:00 – 17:00 - 14Mar
Trust INSET Day (no learners on site)
08:00 – 16:00 - 21Mar
Prospective Learner Tour
14:00 – 15:00 - 28Mar
Prospective Learner Tour
14:00 – 15:00 - 11Apr
Spring Term 2 Ends
08:00 – 16:00 - 14Apr
Spring (Easter) Holiday
08:00 – 16:00 - 28Apr
INSET Day (no learners on site)
08:00 – 16:00 - 29Apr
Start of Summer Term 1
08:00 – 16:00 - 05May
Bank Holiday
08:00 – 16:00 - 23May
End of Summer Term 1
08:00 – 16:00 - 26May
Half Term Holiday
08:00 – 16:00 - 02Jun
Start of Summer Term 2
08:00 – 16:00
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@junipered Mar 11
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@junipered Mar 10
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@junipered Mar 7
https://t.co/1VTnEBwcZl reported that 67.5% of teachers took sickness absences in the 2021/2022 academic year. Learn practical strategies to help reduce staff absenteeism today. Read more: https://t.co/3VdbPe14Y7 #StaffAbsence #SchoolTeachers #TeacherAbsences https://t.co/SmdNb3y1KT
@junipered Mar 6
"Harry has been showing a real interest in school lately. Thank you to all Quest staff"
Harry's Mum
"Had a lovely time when I visited Quest Academy today. Thank you for the warm welcome"
Amber@rugbyadviser
Meet the staff
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Laura Thackaberry (DSL)
Principal
Senior Leadership Team
Tyla Owen (DDSL)
Deputy Principal
Senior Leadership Team
Victoria Scranage (DDSL Team)
Business Manager
Senior Leadership Team
Ryan English (DDSL Team)
Assistant Principal
Senior Leadership Team
Ben Makins (DDSL)
Assistant Principal
Senior Leadership Team
Gemma Batchelor (DDSL Team)
Family Footings Lead
Pastoral Team
Sophie Bax
Compassionate School Coach
Pastoral Team
Matt Berry
Trainee Teacher
Teaching and Learning Team
Alan Brabazon
Facilities Manager
Administration and Facilities Team
Michaela Bradley
Office Manager and Exams Officer
Administration and Facilities Team
Kevin Burke
Enhanced Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Lucy Butterworth
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Sarah Cahill
Enhanced Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Naomi Castleton
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Bethan Chaffer
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Kirsty Cottrell
ACE Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Bryn Cove
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Katie Dyson
Teacher
Teaching and Learning Team
Toni-Anne Eagles
Art Teacher, Admissions and Timetable Coordinator
Administration and Facilities Team
Katie Fish
Teacher
Teaching and Learning Team
Kelly Fox
English Lead
Teaching and Learning Team
Abi-Leigh Gardner
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Joan Goodrich (DDSL Team)
Family Footings Facilitator (DSL)
Pastoral Team
Natalie Hickton
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
James Horne
PSHE, SMSC and BV Lead, Phonics and Reading Lead
Teaching and Learning Team
Beccy Jennings
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Nathan Johnson
Compassionate School Coach
Pastoral Team
Alex Leigh
Science Lead
Teaching and Learning Team
Siobhan Macintosh
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Mark Matthews
Compassionate School Coach Lead
Pastoral Team
George McKeown
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
James Moffat
Facilities Assistant
Administration and Facilities Team
Leanne Neasham
Receptionist
Administration and Facilities Team
Hannah Newman
Family Footings Facilitator
Pastoral Team
William Page
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Sam Parker
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Conor Pearson
Enhanced Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Ella Postlethwaite
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Aiden Print
Sports Coach
Teaching and Learning Team
Maisie Ransom
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Samuel Rouse
Teacher
Teaching and Learning Team
Chrissy Smith
Enhanced Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Miah Smith
Therapy Assistant
Specialist Roles
Toby Stephenson
Compassionate School Coach
Pastoral Team
Osburh Stockwell
Teacher
Teaching and Learning Team
Jessica Swann
Teacher
Teaching and Learning Team
Caroline Tavinor
Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Adam Telega
IT Apprentice
Administration and Facilities Team
Abby Thomas
Teacher
Teaching and Learning Team
Zoe Thompson
Teacher
Teaching and Learning Team
Steve Vaughan
Teacher
Teaching and Learning Team
Cathy Ward
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Teaching and Learning Team
Ian White
Teaching & Learning Lead, Maths and Numeracy Lead
Teaching and Learning Team
Sarah Woods (DDSL Team)
EHCP Coordinator
Specialist Roles