In the early months of forming a new Academy, both students and staff faced a number of challenges as they adjusted to teaching and learning across the split site.

[4][5][6][7] In 2011 the school was listed as "the worst in the country" based on the lack of progress made by pupils; attendance and attainment were also poor.

[12] The trust's founder Reverend Steve Chalke says "Turning round a school is sometimes a quick fix, it really, truly is.

[14] Schools endeavour to get all students to achieve the English Baccalaureate qualification- this must include core subjects a modern or ancient foreign language, and either History or Geography.

[15] In Key Stage 4 can continue to study the full English Baccalaureate, with German, French and Spanish on offer, but other options (after discussion) are also available.