A Foundation Grammar School for Boys with a Business and Enterprise Specialism. Founded in 1931, the school is state funded and students typically go on to pursue successful careers in leading and shaping both public and private organisations. Excellent academic results and Business & Enterprise activities have helped to make the school one of the most successful Business & Enterprise schools in the country and has estblished a leading role in the North West region. Notable alumni include: Harold Wilson-Prime Minister 1964-70, 1974-76. Alex Cox, film director. Prof. Brian Rowlands, President of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, 2007-2008. Michael Elliott, International Editor of Time Magazine since 2005.