Fife Council given keys to new £88m school ahead of pupil return in August

Fife Council has been handed the keys to a new £88 million high school that will accommodate over 1,700 pupils.

Caledonia High School in Rosyth will replace the former Inverkeithing High School.

The new campus is spread over three floors and will provide flexible teaching spaces and digital learning facilities, and will use around 75% less energy than a standard new-build school.

Pupils will officially move into the building on August 19, following the summer break.

The council has said the building has been designed around the needs of modern learners, with fully accessible indoor and outdoor learning spaces that encourage collaboration and interdisciplinary learning.

The new campus also boasts an assembly hall capable of accommodating 350 pupils, a range of outdoor sports facilities, and digital learning facilities.

Dining staircase at Caledonia High School in Rosyth Fife Council

Fife Council’s education spokesperson, councillor Cara Hilton, said the school will serve “generations of young people across west Fife”.

Cllr Hilton said: “The new Caledonia High School is finally ours, and it’s fantastic to see it ready ahead of welcoming pupils after the summer. Staff can now begin putting the finishing touches in place to ensure a smooth transition.

“This is a hugely important moment for the school community as pupils from Inverkeithing High School prepare to move into a building that has been designed around their needs, with a strong focus on learning, wellbeing and sustainability.”

Martin Cooper, BAM’s construction director for Scotland, said: “It has been a privilege to be part of delivering Caledonia High School. This project is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of everyone involved.

“We are proud to hand over a school that provides inspiring, modern spaces for learning and will have a lasting impact on the local community.”