The school gained new building through a PFI contract connected to the change of status,[4] and has had difficulty servicing the repayments.

[5] In January 2019 he school was rated 'Inadequate' by Ofsted and was placed into special measures.

[6] In May 2019 the school received a financial warning from the Education and Skills Funding Agency after the school made a significant financial loss in the previous year.

[7] At the end of 2019 the school closed its sport facilities to members of the local community, despite opposition.

[8] Thrybergh Academy continues to operate as a secondary school.