Since 2000 there have been significant additions to and refurbishments of the school buildings including new science laboratories, a new sixth form centre and a four-classroom block added to the humanities area.

The original plan was to effect this change by 1 January 2010 involving four local partners namely Northumberland County Council, the Co-operative Group, Newcastle Airport and the Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University.

The plans were delayed after opposition from the local community and staff who submitted as petition against it containing 76 signatures.

79% of students achieved at least a standard pass in both English and Maths, which is an increase on 2016 results (76%).

In the core subjects of English and Maths in 2017: At A level, results in 2017 were an improvement from 2016 with an increase in the average points score.