The school is an average-sized secondary with a sixth form. The number of students on roll has fallen since the school was put into special measures. Most students are of White British heritage. A few students speak English as an additional language. The proportion of students known to be eligible for the pupil premium is below average. The pupil premium is additional government funding provided to the school for students known to be eligible for free school meals, children who are looked after by the local authority and children from service families. The proportion of students who are disabled or who have special educational needs and are supported by school action is average. The proportion of students supported by school action plus or who have statements of special educational needs is higher than average. The school meets the government’s floor targets, which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress. The school uses Banbury and Bicester College, Bicester Bridge, the hospital service, Outreach, On Course, Discovery and Trax for alternative provision. The school has been supported by The Cooper School since April 2013. The substantive headteacher of this school stepped into the role of interim headteacher. In July 2013 his deputy headteacher took over the role of interim headteacher. He has recently been appointed as the substantive headteacher from September 2014. The school plans to become a sponsored academy in September 2014.