The school is much larger than an average-sized secondary school. An average proportion of students are eligible for pupil premium funding. (Pupil premium is additional funding provided by the government to support students known to be eligible for free school meals, those in local authority care and the children of service families.) Of the disabled students and those with special educational needs, an average proportion is supported through school action and an average proportion is supported at school action plus or has a statement of special educational needs. There is specialist resourced provision for up to 10 students with speech and language difficulties. Currently, there are six students receiving this provision. A small number of students take part in study away from the school site on a part-time basis at the Powerwave Centre which is managed by the school. Other students take part in training provided by `Training for Today’. The school meets current government floor standards, which set minimum standards for students’ attainment and progress.