[3] There are several bands, choirs and drama and dance groups which endeavour to share a love of the arts with pupils and audiences alike, performing regularly and to a high standard.

As part of the sixth form course, students also participate in the National Theatre Connections programme which sees performers across the country produce plays by new and upcoming writers.

[16] The sixth form was graded "good" in the latest Ofsted inspection, with the increasing number of students moving on to university cited as a strength.

The pitch has been financed by funds from Brighton and Hove Albion in the Community to support grassroots sports and to ensure the future provision of outdoor facilities in the Adur area.

[19] The academy was placed in Special Measures on Friday 6 January 2012, after OFSTED deemed it was making insufficient progress in addressing bad pupil behaviour and low attainment.

[21][22][23] The Ofsted report, however, identified many strengths including the careers provision, the leadership and management of the academy and the personal development, behaviour and welfare of students.