[1][2] The school is operated by Outwood Grange Academies Trust, and the current principal is Dr Mark Robinson.

[3][4] Although Gillbrook supported the merger, Eston Park opposed it with the proposal prompting parental protests.

A 2017 Ofsted report found Hillsview Academy to be "inadequate", noting instances of racism, bullying, truancy and smoking.

[10] In September 2019 the school was renamed Outwood Academy Normanby and control transferred to OGAT.

[11][1] The Former sixth form building is due to become "Outwood Alternative Provision Eston" in September 2020.