This is a larger-than-average primary school. The proportion of pupils at school action plus and with statements of special educational needs is broadly average. About a quarter of the pupils are known to be eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average. Eight out of 10 pupils come from minority ethnic groups, the most numerous being those from Indian heritage. Four out of 10 pupils speak English as an additional language. The school meets the current floor standards set by the government, which determines the minimum expectations for attainment and progress The school opened in 2006 to serve a new development. In the first few years, there was considerable movement of pupils into, and to a lesser extent out of, the school. The school population and the community have now become more established, and the number of pupils joining and leaving the school, at various times, has declined considerably. There have been several changes to the teaching staff since the last inspection. The school holds Healthy School, I Can, and International School awards.