All pupils at the school have an education, health and care plan. They are placed by the local authority as a result of their social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils travel long distances across the county in order to attend the school. Most pupils join the school during key stage 2, and mainly in Years 5 or 6. There are very few pupils in key stage 1. Since the previous inspection, the school’s role has increased by three classes of pupils. There are now eight classes. In September 2018, two new classrooms were added on the school site. These classrooms form the school’s provision for pupils diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. Approximately two thirds of the school are eligible for free school meals. One fifth of the school are children looked after. As a result of their recent annual reviews, a small number of pupils access alternative providers for part of the week: Oarsome Chance and Second Chance Children’s Charity. The school is commissioned by the local authority to provide an outreach service to local mainstream schools.