 There are approximately 700+ students on roll including 100+ in the schools Sixth Form which is called Cotswold Edge Sixth Form which was introduced in 2015.In the 2007–2008 school year, The Ridings High School was approached by the UK government to join its Pathfinder Programme and become the lead sponsor in a federation of academies with King Edmund Community School in Yate.As Lead Sponsor, The Ridings High School would take the lead role in the educational development, strategic leadership and direction of the other school.