[2] This marked the end of the grammar school system in Kidderminster, as the change to comprehensive education was completed.

Under its new structure, the school retains its specialist status as a Science College that was awarded in 2003, and has facilities that cater for students with special needs.

[3] The school was enlarged with the Brooks Building, neighbouring the Sixth Form Rose Garden, which originally functioned as a science laboratory and theatre, and is now a conference centre.

On both sites, the school caters for linguistically challenged and autistic students in a Communication Centre.

[3] In July 1979, the school held the Guinness world record for the longest continuous cricket match.