The school is smaller than the average-sized secondary school and the number of students on roll has been falling steadily. Most students are White British. The proportion of students from minority ethnic groups and the proportion for whom English is an additional language are below average. Over 40% of students are known to be eligible for free school meals; this is well above average. These students form the majority of students eligible for pupil premium funding, which is additional funding provided by the government for looked-after children, students known to be eligible for free school meals and students with a parent in the armed services. The proportion of students supported at school action, at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is above average. A small number of students attend a range of vocational courses at Dudley College, motor vehicle courses at Timkin and construction courses at EDS Stourbridge. There have been significant changes to staffing at every level since the last section 5 inspection. Following the last inspection, an interim executive board replaced the previous governing body. Since the last inspection, the school has joined a co-operative learning trust in partnership with Hillcrest School, Dudley College, the Cooperative College and the local authority. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress.