The college was established in September 2012, with lead sponsorship from Hackney Community College. Additional founding partners are the Homerton University Hospital Trust, the University of East London and British Telecom. Students are admitted in Year 10. There are more students in Year 11 than in Year 10. Plans are in place to open a sixth form in September 2014. Students are admitted to the college from a range of schools and pupil referral units across London. A significant minority of students have had disrupted educational experiences in previous schools. As a result, they have gaps in their knowledge and skills. The proportion of students known to be eligible for the pupil premium is well-above average. This is additional funding allocated for groups of pupils, including those looked after by the local authority and those known to be eligible for free school meals. There are no children from service families at the college. The proportion of disabled students and those who have special educational needs supported through school action is above average. The proportion of students supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is also above average. Almost all have behavioural, emotional and social difficulties as their identified need. The proportion of students from minority ethnic groups is above average. Nearly 60% of the school’s population are girls. The proportion of students who speak English as an additional language is average. Students must study vocational digital technology or health courses, alongside other subjects. There have not been any public examinations in Key Stage 4 yet and there is no available data to compare with government floor standards. There are no students attending alternative providers.