BAM UK & Ireland has officially handed over the new £88m Caledonia High School in Rosyth to Fife Council, marking the completion of a major investment in education for west Fife. The new secondary school, which is set to welcome pupils in August, will serve more than 1,700 young people from across the region and replace Inverkeithing High School.
Designed and constructed to Passivhaus standards, Caledonia High School is expected to be one of the most energy-efficient schools in the UK. The building is anticipated to use around 75% less energy than a standard new-build school, helping to reduce carbon emissions while providing a comfortable and healthy environment for pupils and staff.
BAM UK & Ireland delivered the project in partnership with Fife Council, Hub East Central Scotland and the Scottish Futures Trust.
The school has been designed to meet the needs of modern learners, with fully accessible indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage collaboration and interdisciplinary learning. Facilities include an assembly hall capable of accommodating 350 pupils, extensive outdoor sports facilities and digital learning spaces. The building has also been designed to support wider community learning and activities.
Martin Cooper, BAM Construction Director for Scotland, said: “It has been a privilege to work with our partners to deliver Caledonia High School and create a school that will serve future generations across west Fife.
“This project demonstrates what can be achieved through strong collaboration and a shared commitment to education, sustainability and community benefit. We are immensely proud to hand over a modern, inclusive and highly sustainable school that provides inspiring spaces for learning, supports the wider community and will have a lasting positive impact on the area.”
Fife Council’s Education Spokesperson, Councillor Cara Hilton, added: “We’re delighted to take ownership of this outstanding new school. Caledonia High School represents a significant investment in the future of our young people and the wider community.
“This modern, high-quality learning environment has been designed to support pupils to thrive, and it will serve generations of young people across west Fife.”
Caledonia High School is the second Passivhaus school BAM UK & Ireland has delivered in partnership with Fife Council. It follows the completion of the Woodmill and St Columba’s High School campus in 2024, which recently reported a reduction of £433,392 in energy bills during its first year of operation.
Pupils will move into the new school following the summer break on 19 August 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the school community.