A new £88 million Passivhaus secondary school, designed to serve more than 1,700 pupils across west Fife, has officially been handed over to Fife Council, marking the completion of a landmark investment in education for the region.

BAM UK & Ireland officially handed over the keys to the new Caledonia High School in Rosyth, which is set to open its doors to pupils in August.

Designed and constructed to Passivhaus principles, the new school will be one of the most energy-efficient schools in the UK, and is expected to use around 75% less energy than a standard UK new-build school, reducing carbon emissions and creating a comfortable and healthy environment for pupils and staff.

BAM UK & Ireland worked in partnership with Fife Council, Hub East Central Scotland and the Scottish Futures Trust, to deliver the new school which will replace Inverkeithing High School. 

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. 

With an assembly hall capable of accommodating 350 pupils, a range of outdoor sports facilities and facilities to enable digital learning, the new building will also be able to support wider community learning and activities.

Martin added, “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 said:

“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.”

The project is the second Passivhaus school BAM UK & Ireland has delivered in partnership with Fife Council, following completion of the Woodmill and St Columba's High School campus in 2024, which recently reported a £433,392 reduction in energy bills in its first year of operation.

Pupils will move into Caledonia High School following the summer break on 19 August 2026, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the school community