Nationally, only nine per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals continue in further education.

Downhills is just above the floor standard, with 61% of eligible pupils getting the expected level in English and maths, according to results published last month.

With more than 40% of its pupils eligible for free meals and 62% not speaking English as their first language, the school has long faced problems.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is below average.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low and relatively few pupils need additional learning support.

The percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals is also broadly average.

Free and reduced lunch eligible pupil numbered 788 in 2010.

The number of pupils eligible for free school meals is well above the national average.

In 2010, the school had 803 students in grades 7th through 12th, with 224 pupils eligible for a federal free or reduced price lunch.

The number of pupils eligible for free school meals or who have disabilities is below average.