Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is an average-sized secondary school. The proportion of students from minority ethnic backgrounds, mainly from Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Eastern European heritages, has increased from below to broadly in line with the national average since 2009. The proportion of students who speak English as an additional language is now higher than the national average. The proportion of disabled pupils and those supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is above the national average. The proportion of students known to be eligible for free school meals is broadly average. The school is a specialist sports and information and communication technology (ICT) college. The school meets the current floor standards set by the government, which determines the minimum expectations for attainment and progress. It is currently undergoing extensive rebuilding work that is due to be completed in 2013. In March 2010, the school was judged to no longer require special measures. The school holds a number of awards including the Leading Parent Partnership and International School awards and the Quality in Careers Standard.