This is a smaller than average-sized secondary school. The proportion of students receiving the pupil premium, which is additional funding given for looked-after children and students known to be eligible for free school meals, is over 40%, higher than the national average. The proportion of disabled students and those with special educational needs supported through school action (about a quarter) and the proportion supported through school action plus or by a statement (about a seventh) are larger than those found nationally. The school does not meet the current government floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for attainment and progress by the end of Year 11. The local authority removed the powers of the school’s governing body in July 2014. An interim executive board replaced the governing body with immediate effect. The previous headteacher left the school during the summer 2014 and has been replaced temporarily by an interim executive headteacher. The school uses a small amount of alternative provision at City of Norwich College, Hewitt School and Hall Road, Norwich.