The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The school complies with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish. The school is larger than the average-sized primary school. The proportion of pupils who are eligible for pupil premium funding is approximately double the national average. More pupils than average represent minority ethnic groups, with most pupils being of Black African or Black Caribbean backgrounds. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is higher than Inspection report: Griffin Primary School, 19–20 January 2017 Page 9 of 12 average. The proportion of pupils who receive support for special educational needs and/or disabilities is above average. The proportion of pupils who have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan is similar to the national average. The school converted to academy status in September 2014. Over the past academic year, the governing body has been pursuing the opportunity for the school to become part of a multi-academy trust. The school receives support from The Elliot Foundation, who deployed the executive headteacher to work at the school for two and a half days per week. The Foundation also provides leadership development opportunities for school leaders and the opportunity for teachers to share good practice across different schools.