[1] Enrolment includes students who live beyond Dudley's borders, mostly in Sandwell.

In 1963 an extension was added to the main college building as well as with a new dining hall.

As a consequence and to create the Sixth Form study area, Drama/Performing Arts is now taught in the main building[3] In the autumn term of 2013 the college obtained planning permission for a Sports Hall and is now in the process of securing the funding to commence the build.

The college also secured places on the Prime Minister's Global Fellowship programme.

The college achieved its first student in the inaugural year of the programme, 2008, and in 2009 had 2 more successful applicants.