In 1987, a proposal to close Hollyfield and use the premises as a sixth form college[2] was rejected, and the school continued.

[4] Hollyfield School was awarded specialist Technology College status in September 2003.

This followed work since 1999 when the governing body and the Local Education Authority (LEA) approved a bid to the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and by July 2002 the school had raised the required £50,000 sponsorship, and the bid went ahead.

There are three houses, each with its own colour: Eagle (Red), Falcon (Blue) & Osprey (Yellow).

'House Points' are given to students for exemplary classwork, home-learning or in extra-curricular activities.