[7] The current headmaster is Michael Evans;[8] his predecessor, Graham Hamilton, retired at the end of the 2015-2016 school year.

William Ermysted re-founded the school with new lands and moved it to the bottom of Shortbank Road.

In 1875, the Gargrave Road building was begun to accommodate 50 day boys and 50 boarders; and, from 1876 to 1907, Mr E. T. Hartley served as headmaster of the new school.

The latter include the sports hall, opened in 1992 to commemorate the school's 500th anniversary; the £7 million Refectory development north of the main site; the English Block, which houses the school's CDT and English departments, in addition to one of four ICT facilities; and a sixth-form centre, built in 2016.

The school was considered "very successful" at allowing pupils to reach high academic standards, and the quality of teaching is "good".

According to the report, teachers should ensure Key Stage 3 students are secure in their knowledge before moving on to new content.

Sixth Form provision is rated "outstanding" with lessons having a professional atmosphere, allowing for high-quality debate and discussion.

The partnership with Skipton Girls' High School to expand the number of A-Level options is described as "valuable", while GCSE outcomes across all subject areas are "very positive" for pupils.

[21] The school competes in rugby union, cross country running, orienteering, cricket, and football tournaments.