It was formed in September 2011 following the amalgamation of St. Josephs Academy, Presentation Secondary School and Kildare Vocational School.

The current principal of the school is John Hayes.

The school was officially opened by then Taoiseach, Enda Kenny.

[1][2][3][4] As of 2024, there are approximately 1000 students attending the school.

[5] Notable former pupils include athlete John Fitzsimons and comedian Aisling Bea.