At QUEST Trust, we believe the strongest schools are those that work together while retaining their unique identity. We are a values-led family—Professional and Compassionate, Responsible and Respectful, Loyal and Kind—Supporting Young People from Early Years to Employment. 

When you join us, you won’t lose your individuality. We do not impose a “one size fits all” model; instead, we help each school develop its own strengths and share best practice across the Trust. This collaboration means pupils benefit from opportunities and experiences few others can offer. 

Our central services—school improvement, finance, HR, governance, estates, compliance, marketing, CPD and IT—allow leaders to focus on teaching and learning while we handle essential operations. Staff transfer on existing terms, pensions are preserved, and school names and uniforms largely remain the same, with the addition of QUEST branding. 

We offer: 

• Seamless conversion support and minimal disruption. 
• Robust governance and compliance so leaders can lead. 
• Specialist financial management and GAG pooling to direct resources where most needed. 
• Comprehensive CPD pathways and talent development. 
• Modern IT infrastructure and strategic communications. 
• Safe, well-maintained estates to enhance learning. 

If your school shares our belief in collaboration, innovation and mutual support, we can work together to achieve more for every child. At QUEST each new partner strengthens our collective impact—and together we ensure no young person’s potential goes unfulfilled. 

What our staff say about working at QUEST Trust

“Working across two schools allows me to build meaningful relationships and create a shared sense of care that truly makes a difference to children’s confidence and wellbeing.”

“There’s a real sense of belonging where people lift each other up, celebrate together, and you never feel alone in what you do.”

“I enjoy creating safe, secure environments across our schools so everyone can enjoy coming to school.”

“It is incredibly rewarding to see how our work directly supports schools in enabling pupils and staff to achieve their potential.”

“The culture of support and collaboration across the Trust has been instrumental in shaping my confidence and growth as a leader.”

Please take a look at our school improvement offer guide and collaboration documents below to find out more information.

If you are interested in exploring what joining QUEST Trust could look like for your school, we would welcome a conversation. Please contact us via email or ring us to arrange a no obligation conversation with our CEO Marc Doyle to explore how joining QUEST Trust could benefit your pupils, staff, and wider community.

Email - enquiries@quest-trust.org.uk

Phone - 01942 834 000