The Quay School

About The Quay School

The Quay School provides full time education for young people who are not accessing mainstream schools. We aim to provide personalised learning opportunities in a creative and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and aim for success.

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 20 responses • 31.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90% positive 10% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95% positive 5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

95% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

90% positive 10% negative

My child does well at this school

95% positive 5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 20 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

3.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Reviews 4

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Emily T.

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A life-changing experience for my son!"

The Quay School has been a game-changer for my son. The individualised learning approach has helped him thrive in a supportive and creative environment. We couldn't be more grateful for the school's values and commitment to its students.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K.

Parent Mar 1, 2022

4.0

"Good, but some areas for improvement"

We've been at The Quay School for a few months, and while we appreciate the school's values and commitment to its students, we've encountered some issues with communication and organisation. That being said, the staff are caring and the facilities are lovely, so we're hoping things will improve with time.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Holly W.

Parent Oct 1, 2021

4.0

"A welcoming community"

We've been at The Quay School for a year now, and we've been so impressed by the sense of community. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are top-notch. My son is thriving in his learning, and we're grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David L.

Parent Jun 1, 2020

5.0

"Excellent facilities and staff"

My daughter attended The Quay School for two years, and we were consistently impressed by the facilities and staff. The school's commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students is truly commendable. We would highly recommend the school to anyone.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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