The school is slightly larger than the average-sized secondary school with a sixth form. Almost all of the students are from White British, Irish or Other White or Mixed White backgrounds. However, the school is a diverse community and includes a growing number of students who are from other minority ethnic backgrounds. Numbers currently make up about one tenth of the whole school population. The proportion of students supported by the pupil premium is below average. This is additional government funding to support particular groups of students, including those known to be eligible for free school meals and children looked after by the local authority. The proportion of disabled students and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is broadly average. The proportion supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is well below the national average. Approximately 30 students in Years 10 and 11 attend off-site provision at Wycombe Grange, Blue Print in Aylesbury or at ‘Connexions Energise’. The school has had arts and technology status since 2006. It also holds the Healthy Schools award. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress.