B Corridor (first floor of main building) - Business Studies, Economics, and Computing and IT.

[9][10] The grammar school moved to its present site on Winstanley Road in Billinge Higher End in September 1953.

During World War II the grammar school had its own Air Cadet Squadron – 1439 (Beacon) squadron with the headmaster Alfred Maggs BA MSc as the first commanding officer (Flt Lt A. Maggs RAFVR(T)).

By September 1981, no pupils remained in the lower forms, and the transformation to a sixth-form college was complete.

[14][15][16] In early 2009, plans were unveiled for an extensive redevelopment of the grounds, which was subsequently put to the Learning & Skills Council for approval.

A replacement library block and new accommodation for physical sciences and biology, along with a refurbishment of the maths building was completed in 2014.