Because of the increased numbers of pupils attending the school, the original building was no longer large enough, and by September 1975 a new Science and Technical block was completed together with a second gymnasium and new sports hall.

[citation needed] In September 2004 Cottingham High School gained Specialist in Media and Performing Arts status, which provided extra equipment and facilities, including a recording studio, film editing suite and ICT facilities.

[2][failed verification] In March 2012 Elizabeth Logan was suspended from her post as head of the school.

[3] She resigned from her post due to "personal and professional reasons" on 21 August 2012.

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