Welcome to Kirkcaldy High; a happy, progressive and successful school in Fife, Scotland, with a long and proud tradition. Many of our former students have gone on to succeed on the world stage in economics, science, architecture, art, engineering, literature, history, music, sport and politics. Many more have gone on to live less obviously illustrious, but no less important, lives as decent, kind, respectful citizens of the world, trying their best.

The original “Burgh” school dates from 1582 with the “High School” name first established in the Nineteenth Century. Our present premises on Dunnikier Way were officially opened in 1958. In this century, our school has developed into a first class community campus well able to meet the needs of a diverse school population of around 1500 students and our local community, which we proudly serve, and sometimes lead.

We are a modern school with the most up-to-date equipment and resources; a forward thinking learning community working with a wide range of community partners and employers.

At Kirkcaldy High School, our vision is to support every young person to develop their talents and strive to meet their potential—academically, emotionally, and socially—through high expectations, supportive relationships, and shared success. Founded in respect, inspired by ambition, and united in community, we live our motto: Usque Conabor — ‘I will strive to the utmost.’

Our school values are:

• Community
• Ambition
• Respect

Our aims are:

• Ensure that every young person’s rights and needs are met
• Support every young person to improve wellbeing and health
• Engage every young person in learning, regardless of barriers faced
• Maximise every young person’s potential and talent through improved attainment and achievement, including in literacy and numeracy.
• Support every young person to gain the skills and qualifications needed to succeed in a positive destination after school.

Many people succeed and find happiness in life despite what happens to them in school. We strive to make that happen because of what happens in our school.

Welcome to Kirkcaldy High School.