Secondary school / high school in Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland
Inverkeithing High School is a secondary school located in Inverkeithing, a historic town on Fife's southern coast 3.5 miles away from Dunfermline's city centre and in between the towns of Rosyth and Dalgety Bay. It has been a Category B Listed Building since September 4th, 2004.[2]
The school has a strong academic tradition, with over 59% of its intake proceeding to higher and further education.[3] IHS has also formed a unique link with Fife College in Dunfermline, developing vocational courses and group awards for a range of students. The work in the area has gained national recognition.[3]
The schools population exceeds 1,500 (with students ranging in age from 11 to 18), with 94% of students coming from within the catchment area and 6% of students coming from outside the catchment area.[3] The school employs approximately 100 staff.
History
The school dates from the early 1970s and was designed by architect Gavin Haveron McConnell,[4] who was influenced by Le Corbusier and introduced some elements into the structure such as the pilotis which give open circulation under part of the building, and the accessible roof space. In 2004, the building received Listed status (Category B) from Historic Environment Scotland for its inventive Late Modern design.[5]
In 2007 it became the first secondary school in Fife to be awarded an Eco-Schools Green Flag[3] – this reflects the staff and students commitment to the environment. In November 2011 the school successfully passed the assessment for a third Green Flag.[3] The school also achieved the Radio Forth Teacher of the Year 2011, Mrs Gordon, as a staff member.[3]
Inverkeithing High School is set to be replaced by a new secondary school in the neighboring town of Rosyth. In November 2020, the education and children's services committee voted 14-4 in favour of building it at the fleet grounds in Rosyth.[6] and is set to be completed and open to pupils by August 2026.[7]
The school celebrated its 50th birthday in 2023 after pupils first went to Inverkeithing High School in 1973.[3]
Catchment area
The school mainly teaches pupils from:
But also from regions of Dunfermline under exceptional circumstances.
The schools main feeder primary schools are:
- Aberdour Primary School, Aberdour
- Dalgety Bay Primary School, Dalgety Bay
- Donibristle Primary School, Dalgety Bay
- Inverkeithing Primary School, Inverkeithing
- North Queensferry Primary School, North Queensferry
- Camdean Primary School, Rosyth
- Kings Road Primary School, Rosyth
- Park Road Primary School, Rosyth
- St John's RC Primary School, Rosyth
- Torryburn Primary School, Torryburn (near High Valleyfield)
Facilities
Facilities include an expansive bus park that serves over 15 free school busses leading to parts of the catchment area, an outdoor astroturf football pitch located next to the bus park, multiple football fields behind the PE department, a fitness room, and an indoor swimming pool as well as a basketball court and sports hall inside the PE department. There are also various free parking spaces and a bike shelter on site and an assembly hall with a stage next to one of the dining halls. There are water dispensers around the buildings.
Sports
The school has sports teams in sports such as football, rugby and basketball.[3] In the 2012-2013 season, the school managed fourth place in the Fife school basketball league and reached the third round with every year group in the Scottish Cup. The PE department plays an active role in participating in teacher vs pupil matches across all sports, with the help of other teachers if needed.
