The school is an average-sized secondary school and is attended only by boys. The sixth form opened in September 2013 to both boys and girls. It works with Langdon Park, Bow, and St Paul’s Way to form the Sixth Form East Partnership to enhance its provision. The proportion of students supported by additional pupil premium funding is well above average. In this school, this additional government funding is used to support students known to be eligible for free school meals and those looked after by the local authority. The proportion of students from minority ethnic backgrounds is well above the national average, with almost all students coming from the Bangladeshi community. The proportion of students who speak English as an additional language is also well above the national average. The proportion of students supported through school action is below that found nationally. The proportion at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is slightly below the national average. A significant number of students receive Year 7 catch-up funding. The college no longer enters students early for examinations. Sixth form students attend some additional training led by the City of London School called Sharing Academic Capital, aimed at raising standards. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress.