At the time of its most recent inspection in November, 2024, the school had approximately 1280 pupils, of which around 135 were in the sixth form.

The school serves Framwellgate Moor and the nearby Newton Hall estate.

[2] In 2011 the school was granted independent academy status as part of the UK Conservative government's "Big Society" education plans.

This meant that the school gained greater control over its education and teaching, though it remains state-run.

[4] In the sixth form in the same year, the average level 3 point score was 607 per student.