Lyng Hall is smaller than the average-sized secondary school. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals is above average. Students are drawn from a rich variety of backgrounds. Over half of the students are White British, but there are significant proportions from Indian, Pakistani and more recently also from African heritages. Around a third of students speak English as an additional language, which is higher than in most schools, with 38 languages represented. The proportion of disabled students and those with special educational needs is above average, as is the percentage with a statement of special educational needs. The proportion of students entering or leaving the school other than at the usual times is far higher than in most schools. The school meets the current floor standard. The school has specialised in sports since 2005 and has been a Trust school since 2008. The school has significantly extended its community programme in the last three years. Since the previous inspection, the number of students in the sixth form has almost trebled. The school has achieved the Achievement for All Quality Mark and is a Careers Academy.