The school's first incarnation, was so called as a result of the union of the prominent Riland and Bedford families of Sutton Coldfield.

The school begins holding open days in the September, the year before students would be starting to attend.

At present, the entire former West and East wings of the school have been demolished, with the former vacant areas now being landscaped.

The official handover took place in August 2017 predominantly to avoid disruption to students and staff during the summer exam months .

At present, the school grounds and a new Sports Hall are aimed for completion by Spring 2019.

[8] On Saturday 11 July 2015, the school held an open day where students and teachers past and present of Riland Bedford and Plantsbrook had the opportunity to have one last look at the existing building before the demolition began in the summer.

Classrooms were opened and activities were organised allowing visitors to tour the building they once worked in.