The school is smaller than the average-sized secondary school. Over 95% of the students are from White British, Irish or other White or mixed White backgrounds. The proportion from minority ethnic groups is well below the national average. The proportion of students eligible for the pupil premium is typical for the average school in England. The pupil premium is additional funding given to the school for students who are known to be eligible for free school meals, children who are looked after by the local authority, and those with a parent in the armed services. The proportion of disabled students or those who have special educational needs supported by school action is above that of other secondary schools. The proportion of students supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. A very small number of students are enrolled on alternative programmes operated by a range of providers including the Beckhampton School in Nottingham, Real Education, Buxton Enterprise, Vision at the West Nottinghamshire College, Education Well-being, Right Track,and the Burrows Berrywoods Hospital in Northamptonshire. The school has recently appointed new subject leaders for modern foreign languages, humanities and science. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress.