Spa School provides for pupils who have autistic spectrum conditions. In addition to autism, pupils have a range of additional needs including moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The school caters for the needs of pupils aged 11 to 19. There are more boys than girls, as is typical for this type of provision. All pupils have a statement of educational needs or an education, health and care plan. Just under half of the pupils are eligible for the pupil premium as a result of being looked after or eligible for free school meals. This is well above the national average. Around a quarter of pupils come from White British backgrounds. A wide range of minority ethnic backgrounds are represented, with Black African being the largest group. The school does not place pupils in any alternative provision.