The Schools of Football program is funded through the Scottish Football Association's partnership with Cashback For Communities, a Scottish Government scheme that gives communities illicit monies seized from criminals.

On 8 September 2008, Castlehead hosted the draw for the first round of the 2008–09 Scottish Cup.

[5] The school's gym was closed in 2023 after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was found in the roof.

[6] One area of the school's performance identified as needing improvement on the 2005 evaluation was attendance.

In recognition of the effort the school faculty, students and parents made, in 2006 the school won the Scottish Education Award: "Better Behaviour and Attendance Award".