The college is led by Paul Wilson who was appointed the eighth principal in March 2018.

The college was awarded Learning and Skills Beacon Status in April 2003.

The college, which has over 3,750 students, was founded in 1976 following a (comprehensive) re-organisation of secondary education in the city.

The college now occupies a site adjoining Victoria Park and the University of Leicester that was previously occupied by Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys (also known as Wyggeston Boys' School).

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma was introduced in September 2006 with 33 students opting for this alternative.