The school was situated at Hepburn Gardens, a residential area of St Andrews.

Additionally, the school owned playing fields at Priory Acres off the Canongate, on the other side of the Kinness Burn.

St Leonards also suffered from a decline in pupil numbers, and talks between the schools continued for several years.

The project, commencing in June 2011, had an estimated cost of £2.5m, and was funded by the New Park Educational Trust.

The Trust still owns the original house, which has been converted into flats for rental to families involved in education in St Andrews.