This is a larger-than-average secondary school. Almost all students are from White British backgrounds and the proportion of students believed to speak English as an additional language is below average. The proportion of students known to be eligible for support through the pupil premium is below the national average. This is additional government funding for students in local authority care, those known to be eligible for free school meals and other groups. The proportion of students supported through school action is above average but the proportion supported through school action plus or who have a statement of special educational needs is below average. The school uses alternative off-site provision to support its students through the Staffordshire ‘RAISE’ service, which provides additional vocational options for students in Key Stage 4. Currently, just one student attends the courses provided. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for student’s attainment and progress.