QUEST TRUST
Supporting Young People from Early Years to Employment
QUEST Trust
Our Family
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ST. JOHN'S Church of England Primary School, Abram -
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ST. PETER'S Church of England Primary School -
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HINDLEY GREEN Community Primary School -
UNIVERSITY Collegiate School
We are a United Trust with a common objective of Supporting Young People from Early Years to Employment with strong Christian values
Loyal
Compassionate
Respectful
Kind
Professional
Responsible
Welcome to
QUEST Trust
We are a Multi-Academy Trust rooted in kindness, respect, and compassion. Our commitment is to nurture inclusive, high-quality learning environments where every young person can thrive -academically, emotionally, and socially. We recognise and celebrate the unique potential in every child, equipping them with the knowledge, character, and real-world skills they need to succeed in life.
Our Core Values
Compassionate
Inclusive, empathetic, and deeply supportive of every learner and colleague.
Professional
Work with integrity, skill, and collaboration.
Respectful
Celebrate diversity and uphold dignity at every level.
Loyal
United in purpose, devoted to the success and wellbeing of all.
Kind
Champion care, encouragement, and a growth mindset.
Responsible
Take ownership, build trust, and act ethically.
Our Family
Our Evolution
2014/15: A New Beginning
- On 11 November 2014, QUEST Trust was officially incorporated as a multi-academy trust (MAT).
- By early 2015, four founding schools came together under QUEST:
- St. Peter’s C. of E. Primary School (Hindley)
- Hindley Green Community Primary School
- St. John’s C. of E. Primary School (Hindley Green)
- St. John’s C. of E. Primary School (Abram)
- This marked the start of a collaborative, values-driven journey.
2020: Growing into Secondary Education
- On 1 August 2020, UTC Bolton joined QUEST.
- This was QUEST’s first secondary and UTC school.
- The expansion enabled support for learners from early years through to employment.
2022/23: Leadership for the Future
- January 2022: Dr Crispin Alexander Pailing appointed Chair of Trustees.
- A period of strategic development and leadership renewal followed.
- September 2023: Marc Doyle appointed as CEO and Accounting Officer.
- New Trustees and Executive Leaders joined, bringing refreshed direction.
2023/24 : Ofsted Inspections
Early 2023 inspections at:
- Hindley Green Community Primary School
- St. John’s C. of E. Primary School (Hindley Green)
- St. John’s C. of E. Primary School (Abram)
- Confirmed school progress and set foundations for improvement.
In 2024, Ofsted inspected:
- St. Peter’s C. of E. Primary School (Hindley)
- University Collegiate School (Bolton)
- All five settings inspected during this period were rated ‘Good’.
2025: Today and Beyond
- QUEST Trust now serves five academies: four primary schools and one extended UTC.
- Delivers high-quality education rooted in community and faith.
- Strategy remains focused on growth, long-term success, and sustainability.
QUEST at a Glance
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What Our Community Says
“St. John’s Church of England Primary School is a beacon of hope at the centre of its community.”
“Pupils’ learning is enriched by a wide variety of trips and activities. For example, pupils spoke about how much they had enjoyed taking part in adventurous residential visits and singing on stage at a local arena.”
“Pupils with SEND achieve well. Leaders identify pupils’ individual needs quickly and accurately. They work well with parents to gain their views. Teachers provide these pupils with the support they need to learn well alongside their classmates. Leaders use external experts if they need further advice.”
‘‘HUGE thanks to QUEST Academy Trust and their wonderful schools. I’ve had a great week visiting staff at University Collegiate School, St Peters C of E Primary and Hindley Green Community Primary. I’ve been made to feel at home through their warmth and kindness and totally blown away by their reflective and progressive practice. Thanks so much to Laura James for coordinating the visits and for all of your hard work on steering trust-wide practice’’
“Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff work with parents and external professionals to ensure that help is provided in a timely manner.”
“Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum. It is aspirational for pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND. Pupils rise to these expectations and behave well. They follow the same curriculum as their peers, with activities that are adapted where appropriate. Parents and carers are fully involved in the process.”
“I would encourage any school who are looking to set up a high-quality internal provision to visit the IAP at University Collegiate School.”
What a fantastic day at our Flourishing Foundations Conference at Hindley Green Community Primary School. We were delighted to welcome education professionals from across the region to share ideas, explore effective Early Years practice, and learn from expert speakers including Sarah Carey, Sherise Daly, Jane Mailey and our own Kate Eastwood. From inspiring keynote sessions to guided tours of our Nursery and Reception provision, the day provided valuable opportunities for collaboration, reflection and professional learning, all focused on giving every child the very best start in life. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making the event such a success. We look forward to continuing these important conversations and working together to improve outcomes for children across our communities. If you would like to collaborate with QUEST Trust or find out more about our work, please get in touch. #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
Thank you to Jane Mailey from Wigan Council for delivering an informative and engaging session at today's Flourishing Foundations event. Jane shared valuable insights into the support, priorities, and opportunities within Early Years across the borough, giving attendees plenty of ideas to take back to their own settings. #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
A huge thank you to Kate Eastwood, Director of Early Years at QUEST Trust, for sharing her expertise and passion at today's Flourishing Foundations event. Kate's session highlighted the impact of high quality Early Years practice and the importance of creating environments where every child can thrive, flourish, and achieve their full potential. #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
Thank you to Sherise Daly from CUSP for sharing an engaging and insightful session on CUSP Early Foundations at today's Flourishing Foundations event. Attendees gained valuable insights into how a carefully sequenced curriculum can support children's development, knowledge, and understanding from the very start of their educational journey. #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
Attendees at today's Flourishing Foundations event are now enjoying guided tours of Hindley Green Community Primary School's Nursery and Reception classrooms. The tours provide an opportunity to see our Early Years provision first hand, explore the learning environment, and hear about the approaches that have helped drive improved outcomes for our youngest learners. #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
A huge thank you to Sarah Carey from Early Excellence for delivering an insightful and thought provoking keynote at today's Flourishing Foundations event. Sarah shared valuable expertise and practical strategies to support high quality Early Years provision, giving delegates plenty to reflect on and take back to their own settings. #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
A great start to our Flourishing Foundations event at Hindley Green Community Primary School this morning. QUEST Trust CEO Marc Doyle welcomed delegates from across the region as we come together to share best practice and explore how we can give every child the very best start in life. #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
We're ready and excited this morning to welcome colleagues from across the region to our Flourishing Foundations: Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life event at Hindley Green Community Primary School. Today will be packed with practical early years expertise, proven strategies, and opportunities to explore the approaches that are transforming outcomes for children across our schools. We look forward to sharing what has worked, learning from one another, and continuing our commitment to giving every child the very best start in life. #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
Today, we join communities across the world in celebrating Eid ul Adha. This special occasion is a time of reflection, compassion, generosity and togetherness. At QUEST Trust, we are proud to celebrate the diversity of our schools and communities, and to recognise the values that bring us together. We would like to wish all pupils, families, colleagues and community members celebrating a joyful and peaceful Eid ul Adha. Eid Mubarak from everyone at QUEST Trust. #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
QUEST Trust is proud to offer a series of FREE Governor & Trustee Seminars for Local Governing Body members across the North West. These seminars are designed to help governors and trustees: Ask the right questions at board meetings Better understand the current education landscape Strengthen their impact in governance roles Upcoming seminars include: June – Early Years best practice July – Developing maths, reading and writing across key stages October – Navigating the financial landscape All seminars are free to attend. To receive the joining link, get in touch via direct message, email or phone. enquiries@quest-trust.org.uk 01942 834 000 #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
A huge thank you to Dave Ward and Zack Matthews from Teaching Personnel for kindly volunteering their time to help paint the front railings at St John's Hindley Green Primary School. Your hard work and support are greatly appreciated and have helped make a real difference to our school environment for our children, staff and wider community. Thank you again for your generosity and community spirit. #QUESTtrust #SupportingYoungPeoplefromEarlyYearstoEmployment
A Great day at Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire! Our very own QUEST team consisting of Nicola Richards, Fiona Brown, Tom Farrington and Olivia Russell received such a warm welcome from everyone at the school. This is the school that our CEO Marc Doyle successfully lead to its first Ofsted in 2018 A huge Trust thank you to Jennifer Vincent for sharing all of the fantastic work taking place across the UTC and giving the team lots of inspiration and ideas to take back and explore within our own UTC, The UCS. A truly insightful and inspiring visit! Taking home a coaster which was made at the school on the 3D printers, such a thoughtful gift!