The grammar school was originally designed for 500 male students from a catchment area that included Staffordshire and the neighbouring parts of Cheshire.

[5] It was noted that the majority of students are of "White British backgrounds, with a small number from other ethnic groups."

The number of students "eligible for free school meals is just below the national average.

Year 7 children study English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, a Foreign Language, Geography, History, Art, Music, Literacy, Physical Education, Religious Education, Computing and Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship.

These allow student to focus on a BTEC education, a GCSE academic route or more practical subjects.