[1] Recently constructed parts of the building were designed by local architects Martin Wilesmith and Bob Ward of the Roff Marsh Partnership.

In 2013, the college served as the backdrop for a submission in the official Brian May and Kerry Ellis crowdsourced music video for "The Kissing Me Song".

The college offers courses and qualifications to more than 3100 students – including a large range of AS-Levels and A-Levels; GCSEs; and since 2003, the International Baccalaureate.

An extensive Additional Studies programme is run to suit individual interests or to support a career aim.

Most courses run over two terms for between one and three periods a week, and some lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

[2] The Chair and the Vice-Chair sit on the College Governing Body[3] A student volunteer-run facility that serves hot and cold drinks, and snacks.