The new Caledonia High School has been built in line with Passivhaus principles / Credit: BAM UK & Ireland
BAM UK & Ireland announces completion of £88m Passivhaus secondary school at site in West Fife that promises to deliver huge reduction in energy bills
One of the UK's greenest schools is set to open its doors to pupils next month, after developer BAM UK & Ireland announced the completion of an £88m Passivhaus building project at a site in Fife.
The new Caledonia High School in Rosyth was officially handed over the Fife Council yesterday, paving the way for over 1,700 pupils to attend one of the most energy efficient schools in the country.
Built in line with Passivhaus principles, the new school is expected to use around 75 per cent less energy than a standard UK new-build school, delivering drastic reductions in emissions and energy bills while also ensuring a comfortable and healthy environment for pupils and staff.
Passivhaus standards typically require the use of high spec insulation, natural ventilation, energy management systems, and on-site clean technologies that slash energy use and improve comfort levels for occupants, leading to improved health and productivity.
The project is the second Passivhaus school BAM UK & Ireland has delivered in partnership with Fife Council, following completion of the Woodmill and St Columba's High School campus in 2024, which recently reported a £433,392 reduction in energy bills in its first year of operation.
"This project demonstrates what can be achieved through strong collaboration and a shared commitment to education, sustainability and community benefit," said Martin Cooper, construction director for Scotland at BAM. "We are immensely proud to hand over a modern, inclusive and highly sustainable school that provides inspiring spaces for learning, supports the wider community and will have a lasting positive impact on the area."
The milestone was welcomed by Fife Council's Education Spokesperson, Councillor Cara Hilton, who said: "We're delighted to take ownership of this outstanding new school. Caledonia High School represents a significant investment in the future of our young people and the wider community. This modern, high-quality learning environment has been designed to support pupils to thrive, and it will serve generations of young people across west Fife."
