The 2013 OFSTED report has shown that the school now places under the 'good' category, having moved up from 'satisfactory', with inspectors citing that the use of peer marking in lessons, carefully planned teaching and reading initiatives and good relationships between staff and pupils have increased attainment substantially.

Students stated that they feel 'very safe' and the pupil premium that is being utilised has had a great benefit on those involved.

The houses involved are Austen(Green), Elgar(Red), Francis(Yellow) and Turner(Blue), all of which are relative to key figures in society - Jane Austen, Edward Elgar, Clare Francis and J. M. W. Turner.

This resulted in the creation of an extension to the front of school, housing the main reception as well as two classrooms and a brand new science laboratory.

The new Nether Stowe Sports full-sized Hall was completed in 2020 to complement the existing inside space and swimming pool.

Further development work is scheduled for 2022 and 2023 In addition, the school leases its facilities to the community.

In 2007, the school came under scrutiny when incumbent headteacher Barrie Cooper announced to install CCTV cameras in the main toilets to quell the effects of problematic pupils - at the time, poor behaviour was rife.

Although some students cited this as a good idea to cut down on violent incidents and gang gatherings, many felt that it was an invasion of privacy and that impressionable children may think that it is acceptable.