The school was linked to the OCR innovative science model since the introduction of the pilot scheme over 5 years ago.

It reported that good features of the school's work include recent improvements in performance in key stage 4; many pupils making suitable progress in developing their knowledge, understanding and skills in lessons; pupils’ wellbeing, including behaviour, attendance, and the development of social and life skills; effective teaching in the majority of lessons; an inclusive ethos and a high level of care, support and guidance; and a wide range of extra-curricular activities, especially in sport and music.

However, it also considered that performance at key stage 3 is weak; performance in English and mathematics at key stage 4 is below expectations; pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills are underdeveloped; and a few pupils, mainly the more able, do not make as much progress as they should.

However, many of the processes were considered to be too new to have their planned impact; the co-ordination of skills provision is at an early stage; and the quality of middle managers varies too much.

The sports facilities include two rugby union pitches, one football (soccer) pitch, four tennis courts, an astro-turf all weather playing surface, and a swimming pool and indoor sports hall which is part of Chepstow Leisure Centre.

The 5x60 clubs give students the opportunity to perform in physical activity for 60 minutes, 5 times a week.

Students George Sariak and Anna Stanley were awarded Youth Sport Trust Ambassador Status in 2012.

[5] Claire Price took over as head teacher in January 2012, following the retirement of John E. Barnbrook.