[2] The original school buildings came into use in 1941, and several additions and extensions have been added over the years.

There are extensive playing fields, an all-weather pitch, two gymnasia, a Sports Hall, laboratory accommodation, Technology workshops, computing facilities, maths facilities and a School Library and Resource Centre.

[7] On 4 December 2014, Nicky Morgan, secretary of state for education visited the school.

[8] In November 2024, the school was reported to be requiring pupils with disabilities to wear sunflower lanyards as a sign of their disability, with refusal to do this 'based on defiance' being a cause for disciplinary action.

The policy was criticised by parents, who claimed their children were being bullied as a result of having to publicly disclose their learning disabilities.