The school has been awarded Specialist Business and Enterprise College status.

Following an Ofsted inspection in 2009, the school was rated 'Good with Outstanding Features' and became eligible to become a new style Academy.

The governors and Head Teacher decided to move forward with the change of status and opted to rename at the same time.

In the school's 2019 inspection by Ofsted, the report said that "The sixth form is good.

Students’ outcomes have improved markedly over time and they are well prepared for their next steps".