The opening and closing song, "Growing Up Isn't Easy", is performed by the English West End theatre star Bonnie Langford.

The climax surrounds Miss Cackle's notorious evil twin sister, Agatha, plotting to take over the academy.

The film was shot at St Michael's College in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, England.

[2] Its opening and closing song "Growing Up Isn't Easy" was performed by the West End star Bonnie Langford and was composed by Charles Strouse with lyrics by Don Black.

Denis King composed the film's score and wrote the song "My Little School".