It opened with 57 pupils and 3 staff (Headmaster, Deputy and one secretary), housed in the red brick building which still forms the central block of the school today.

additions include new blocks for art and design, new ICT suites, the new Stamford Hall canteen, a food technology room, and The Grammar gym.

In January 2021, the school completed a new building with an additional 9 classrooms(primarily used for English and Sciences), a new library, extra toilets and a small staff room.

The priority catchment area is defined as the Postal addresses of WA13/WA14/WA15/M33 and M23 which lie within the Trafford Local Authority.

Students use the local Hale Railway Station, Altrincham Interchange, and school bus routes to do this.