This is a much larger than average sized school. Its pupils are predominantly of White British heritage and the proportion of pupils from minority ethnic groups is below the national average. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is below that found nationally. The proportion of pupils with identified special educational needs and/or disabilities is below that found nationally, but the number of pupils with a statement of special educational needs is broadly average. The school has a support base for hearing impaired pupils. There is a pre-school unit providing child care for children aged 2-4 together with a breakfast, after-school and a holiday club that are managed by the governing body. The school has gained a range of awards including Healthy School status, the Basic Skills Quality mark, the International School's award and Investors in People.