The school is a much smaller than the average secondary school, with a falling roll of students over the last three years. The proportion of students with special educational needs supported through school action is below average. The proportion of students supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is below average. The highest proportion of students is from a White British background. There is a very small proportion of students who speak English as an additional language. The proportion of students eligible for support through the pupil premium has risen and is now average. The pupil premium is additional funding provided by the government to support students known to be eligible for free school meals, those in local authority care and the children of service families. The school has previously entered students early for GCSE mathematics but this is no longer happening. The school makes use of alternative provision for 20 students who attend Selby College part time to study construction and engineering courses. The school is supported through a school improvement partner in collaboration with North Yorkshire local authority. The school has its own student support unit to support good behaviours and attitudes called ‘The Zone’. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which are the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress. The school holds various awards including the Level 2 Inclusion Quality Mark, British Council International School Award, the Healthy School Award and the Silver Artsmark.