In 1986, the school's sixth form was threatened with closure, to instead replaced by tertiary colleges at Hugh Baird College and Southport College respectively. The governors opposed the proposals and parents were hostile to the prospect of losing the sixth form, believing it would deprive children and their parents the choice of where they have their further education.
In 1986, the school's sixth form was under threat of closure, with plans to be replaced by tertiary education institutions at Hugh Baird College and Southport College. The governing body opposed these changes, while parents were concerned about losing the sixth form, believing it would restrict their children's educational options.