The building opened in 1966 with the intention of accommodating all of the pupils of the town who were seeking to do "Higher" level examinations.

Prior to this older pupils living in Glenrothes had to attend schools in neighbouring towns to continue their highers as the earlier secondary schools in the new town, Glenwood and Auchmuty, only provided for pupils at a junior secondary level.

Still to be rubber stamped, it is hoped that the new school will enter planning once nearby Madras College's new building is finished.

SCQF Level 3 refers to the national qualifications taken over two years of study (in S3 and S4) with exams at the end of S4.

The proportion of S4 Pupils attaining SCQF Level 3 or above during 2009/10 was 91%, which was marginally below the Fife and Scottish averages of 92%.