[10] Its uniform colour is burgundy, having previously been black,[11] and the school uniform must be worn by all pupils except the sixth form, where students are required to dress formally.

The school buildings were extended in 1964[1] and again in 1974 when the science and humanities block was built.

Students are not making good enough progress in a number of subjects including modern foreign languages, business studies and geography.

'[16] Performing arts facilities at the school include a theatre, drama and dance studios and music technology suites.

Ian Sweet and Rebecca Grace are the current heads of performing arts at the school.