The college was granted Technology College status from April 1996. In September 1999 it became a Foundation School. In 1992, the college became co-educational in the sixth form and in September 2000 the De La Mennais Sixth Form Centre was opened.
From April 1996 to September 1999, the college held Technology College status. In 1992, it began admitting both genders into its sixth form and in September 2000, the De La Mennais Sixth Form Centre was established.