The College achieved its Specialist Technology Status in 2000, Humanities College Status in 2004 and Vocational College Status in 2006. The College has received a national award in recognition of its involvement in the Engineering Education Scheme. A February 2008 Ofsted report accorded the school a Grade 2 (good) However, since the 2011 Ofsted report the school has been Grade 1 (outstanding).[1]