Since the introduction of academies under the educational reforms of Michael Gove a few secondary schools in Stockport have opened sixth form centres.

[2][needs update] The school came under the spotlight in 2002, when they asked parents of pupils to pay £10 per month to help following cuts in funding from Stockport Education Authority under the Labour government.

[3] The school was initially criticised after the installation of unisex toilets in 2000, as a move to tackle bullying and smoking.

[9] A spokesperson for the school later declared that the move to introduce clip-on ties was "more about student appearance than health and safety".

[12] The inspectors found all aspects to be "Good", or "Outstanding"- but before the inspection referred to the school's 2 year Key Stage 3 curriculum model as 'the elephant in the room'.

[needs update] The percentage achieving English, maths and 5+ A* – C grades rose from last year's 65% to 66% (provisional with remarks pending).