The school has approximately 1,250 students aged 11–16 in Key Stages 3 & 4 and has specialisms in Languages, Maths and Computing.

[1] It began a major building and remodelling programme in 1989, and in 1992 opened up new facilities for science, art, and design technology.

It has a replica continental high-street in the Languages department, complete with shops, stalls and a bank, which can be used as part of teaching and learning or can be booked‐out by other schools and colleges.

Standish Community High School has many successful sports teams consisting of: football, rugby, badminton, table tennis, netball and basketball.

[citation needed] Recently Matthew Ashcroft has gained a scholarship for England Rugby League.