The school was opened in 1970 to serve the southern Glenrothes precincts of Pitteuchar, Stenton,  Finglassie and Lochty View and has remained at 264 in the school, and up to 137 in the nursery. The staff team comprises Headteacher, Depute Headteacher, 14 class teachers, Learning Support teacher, seven Pupil Support Assistants. The nursery is set in its own building within the campus, with a staff team comprising Principal Teacher and 17 Early Years Officers and capacity for 122 pre and ante-pre school children and 15 Under 3s. We also have three office staff who carry out the admin and clerical tasks within the busy school.

Pitteuchar East Primary is one of 9 primary schools associated with Auchmuty High School, with almost all P7 pupils transferring there.