In 2016 the school was judged Inadequate by Ofsted and therefore became an academy in 2017. The school's academy sponsor is Southport Learning Trust. The school was rated Good following an Ofsted inspection in February 2020.
In 2016, the school was deemed Inadequate by Ofsted; consequently, it became an academy in 2017. The school's academy sponsor is Southport Learning Trust. Following an Ofsted inspection in February 2020, the school received a Good rating.