The school caters for pupils who are supported by a statement of special educational needs for their severe or moderate learning difficulties. About a third of pupils have a diagnosis of autism and a few others have additional sensory or physical difficulties. Almost all pupils are of White British heritage. A few pupils are from Traveller backgrounds. The school runs a Learning Support Service to support other local schools, in particular Oakfield Academy, Writhlington Academy, Mells School, Nunney School, and St John’s. The proportion of pupils eligible for the pupil premium is above average. This is additional funding for pupils known to be eligible for free school meals and those children who are looked after. Additional primary school sports funding is provided for primary-aged pupils. Year 7 catch-up funding is provided for the few pupils in that year group. Off-site training for sixth-form students is provided by Fairfield College. The Reception class is shared by older pupils in Years 1 and 2. The school is currently undergoing a significant amount of refurbishment to some of its specialist facilities. The school does not enter pupils early for examinations.