[1] British Prime Minister Theresa May visited school in 2019 to promote her plan to improve mental health care.

[3] Former Education Secretary and local MP, Justine Greening is a regular visitor and supporter of the school.

[5] The International Group at the Academy admits students from abroad; some the children of diplomats or economic migrants.

[6] The Academy also has a resource base for students who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education Health and Care Plan for: Aspire @ Southfields is the umbrella under which it operates all its community services, including Adult Learning, Extended Services and Community Sport and Leisure provision.

Membership of the Aspire Centre gives people access to the Fitness Suite and gives them subsidised rates on all courses and classes plus facility hire.