 The turbine was supported by the Go Zero campaign based in Chew Magna who have also supported a similar initiative in Tamil Nadu, India.,
In April 2009, ex Head Teacher, Mark Mallet, did a parachute jump from 10,000 feet above ground level in aid of a new Art and Sixth Form block which was completed in August that year.On 1 August 2010, Chew Valley School became a foundation school.A letter to parents described the aims as "to use Foundation Status to help to raise standards and make a direct contribution to raising achievement and improve the well being and aspirations of students."