Inverkeithing High School is a secondary school located in Inverkeithing, a town in West Fife, Scotland, on the north side of the Forth Road Bridge. The school is split into four houses: Castle (red), Palace (green), Tower (yellow) and Abbey (blue).
The school teaches pupils from Inverkeithing, Dalgety Bay, Rosyth, Aberdour and High Valleyfield, but also from Dunfermline under exceptional circumstances. The school employs approximately 100 staff. the school also has many sports teams in sports such as football, rugby and basketball.
In 2007 it became the first Secondary School in Fife to be awarded an Eco-Schools Green Flag - this reflects the staff and students commitment to the environment. In November 2011 the school successfully passed the assessment for a third Green Flag. The school also achieved the Radio Forth Teacher of the Year 2011, Mrs Gordon, as a staff member.
The school has a strong academic tradition, with over 59% of its intake proceeding to higher and further education. IHS has also formed a unique link with Carnegie College in Dunfermline, developing vocational courses and group awards for a range of students. The work in the area has gained national recognition.
The school population exceeds 1500 (students ranging in age from 11 to 18), with 6% of students coming from outwith the catchment area.
Read more about Inverkeithing High School: The IHS Media Network, Notable Former Pupils, Notable Former Staff
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