William Hulme's Grammar School
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William Hulme's Grammar School is an independent mixed private school in, Whalley Range, Manchester, England. It was founded in 1887.
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[edit] Notable alumni
- Ashley Ward, footballer
- Ivan Lewis, MP for Bury South and Minister in the Department for Education and Skills.
- Reuben Singh, controversial entrepreneur
- Andy Hinchcliffe, footballer
- James Hickman, swimmer
- Derek Leckenby (1943-1994), lead guitarist of Herman's Hermits
- Sir Robert Mark, former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police
- Peter Butterworth, actor
- Warren Jackson, actor who played Nicky Platt in Coronation Street (before he was replaced by Adam Rickett)
- Kim Booth, politician
- Gregg Baines, actor from Children's Ward, playing the role of Greg Casson (1996-2000)
- Thomas William Warnes, Gastroentorologist
- Richard Shotton, Education/ ICT Consultant
[edit] Controversy
In 1999, Headmaster Bryan Purvis was forced to quit after gay pornography and sex aids were found in his office. Thieves had ransacked the room and investigating police officers discovered his briefcase contained magazines, videos, and sex toys.
As well as writing a letter of apology that was sent out to all parents, he held an assembly for the 800 pupils explaining his actions. He insisted that he had not acted improperly in his profession or in his private life, and that the articles were related to him suffering reduced "sexual competence" after taking medication for depression. A meeting with school governers followed where it was decided that he could not carry on in his role.[1]
[edit] Future
On 5 February 2006 it was revealed that the school was to join the state sector, abolishing or limiting elements such as tuition fees and selection. It is applying for City Academy status, which will make it more independent than most state schools, and will also allow for the selection of up to 10% of students based on aptitude in foreign languages.[2]
It is the first member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference of 245 top independent schools to opt in to the state sector, and hopes to become part of the state sector from September 2007.
In March 2007, it was announced to parents that the plans to become an academy had been finalised and that the United Learning Trust had signed the contract.
