In 2014, teachers leading a school trip were accused of "fighting in front of the children and shouting offensive comments at each other".

[5] TES described the school as having achieved "remarkable outcomes for its student body by focusing on igniting their passion for learning."

They noted: "At a time of huge pressure on schools, the submission from Stanley Park High made it obvious that the welfare and wellbeing of the children comes above anything else.

[7] The school introduced a compulsory numberplate scheme for student cyclists in September 2018 which attracted widespread criticism.

Olympian Chris Boardman said that the governors should step in, while Cycling UK described it as "part of a trend of head teachers trespassing on parental responsibilities".