Buckhaven High School
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| Buckhaven High School | |
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| Perseverando | |
| Established | 1860's |
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| School type | Secondary |
| Rector | David McClure |
| Location | Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland |
| Students | 1,226 |
| Website | http://www.fife-education.org.uk/buckhavenhs/ |
Buckhaven High School is a six year co-educational non-denominational comprehensive school with a current roll of 1226. Buckhaven was the main high school for pupils that were able to pass their eleven plus exam. The school's motto is Perseverando.
[edit] The School
The school’s origins date back to the 1860s and for many years it occupied a site in College Street, Buckhaven. The present building has been in use since 1957 and in 1976 an extension was completed. The school is presently undergoing new refurbishment work.
[edit] Catchments
The catchments for the school are Buckhaven Primary, Methilhill Primary, East Wemyss Primary, Coaltown of Wemyss Primary, Parkhill Primary, Kirkton of Largo Primary and Kennoway Primary. They also receive pupils from out with the catchments who submit placing requests.
