The age range was altered to 11–18 from September 1986, when Walsall MBC decided to abolish the three-tier system in the former Aldridge-Brownhills part of the borough and bring the area's schools into line with the rest of Walsall.
The age range was modified to 11–18 in September 1986, following Walsall MBC's action to dismantle the three-tier system in the former Aldridge-Brownhills area and harmonize the borough's schools with the rest of Walsall.