The school meets the requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The school complies with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish. Finch Woods Academy opened in September 2014 and is part of the Adelaide Academy Trust. All pupils have education, health and care plans or statements of special educational needs. The majority of pupils are of White British heritage. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for the pupil premium is above the national average. The school receives a very small amount of Year 7 catch-up funding. Inspection report: Finch Woods Academy, 20–21 June 2017 Page 9 of 12 The school makes use of three alternative providers. They are: Peregrinate, Motiv8 and Evolve. The headteacher and deputy headteacher have been confirmed in their appointments within the past four months, having been in acting capacities beforehand.