All pupils have learning difficulties and additionally many have autism or complex medical conditions. The proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds is below average. All pupils have a statement of special educational needs. There are more boys than girls. The proportion of pupils supported by the pupil premium is average. The pupil premium is additional funding for those pupils known to be eligible for free school meals, children from service families and children who are looked after by the local authority. This school is federated with Hob Moor Primary School. The two schools have a joint governing body and are led and managed by one Principal. Each school has its own head of school. There is a temporary leadership arrangement from 1 September 2013 until 1 January 2014, pending the appointment of a new Principal. The current Principal is employed as a part-time Consultant Principal. Both heads of school are acting headteachers for this period. The two schools share all areas of the building but have separate classrooms. Senior and middle leaders from both schools work in partnership. The on-site children’s centre is inspected separately. A copy of its report is available on the website www.ofsted.gov.uk.