The school is smaller than the average-sized secondary school. The vast majority of pupils are White British. The proportion of pupils who are disadvantaged and receive support from the pupil premium is significantly above the national average. The proportion of pupils who have SEN and/or disabilities is broadly average. The school provides mathematics lessons for two post-16 students on a part-time basis. A new principal was appointed 18 months ago. Leaders of the trust took the decision to cease post-16 provision from September 2017. The school uses six alternative providers: Redcar and Cleveland Training, Tees Valley College, Educ8 Creative Care, Educ8 Learnfit, Archway and Evolve.