[2] The school was granted Technology College status in 2002 allowing more vocational GCSE courses to be available, such as Leisure and Tourism and Health & Social Care.

For the separate topics of inspection, the school received good and satisfactory grades.

The report stated "Academic guidance is inconsistent and does not always give individuals enough information about how to improve their work and achieve higher standards.

"[4] The school responded by adding an Attitude to Learning (ATL) grading system.

[citation needed] In an Ofsted Inspection that was carried out in December 2009, Rodborough was recognised as providing 'an outstanding education for its pupils', with attainment above average.