The school provides specifically for pupils with a diagnosis of autism. All the pupils have statements of special educational needs. There are a large proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups, most of whom speak English as an additional language. There are many more boys than girls. A majority of the pupils are entitled to the pupil premium (additional government funding), because they are known to be eligible for free school meals or are looked after. About 30 pupils receive their education in a local primary school, and about 10 pupils attend a local secondary school. These pupils remain on the roll of Queensmill School but take part in mainstream classes as their individual abilities allow. School staff operate an outreach service for those pupils with a diagnosis of autism who attend mainstream schools in the local authority. At the beginning of the current term, the pupils and staff moved to the new school building. Provision for a small number of sixth form students began in September 2014. The school will open provision for students aged from 19 to 25 in September 2015.