Nicolson Institute

In June 2010, the first part of the new school project started with the Springfield South (maths & geography) was demolished, (these subjects were housed in temporary portacabins at the back of the school). The project took 2 years and the new school opened on 16 August 2012 to staff and pupils. The old main building was then demolished to become the new bus park. The technical (Springfield North) and former Religious studies department (Matheson Hall) were retained, (technical is joint to the new building by a tunnel and Matheson hall is now used by the council. == Controversies ==

In 2006 the school was the site of an international custody battle after first year pupil Misbah Rana (also known as Molly Campbell) absconded to Pakistan. In 2010, a cage/enclosure intended as a play area for a severely autistic pupil was removed, with the local authority claiming that the supplier had not understood the requirements. The school has been at the centre of multiple bullying controversies. In 1997 two pupils were convicted after their bullying victim took her own life. In 2006 a pupil spoke out about anti-English bullying she had experienced at the school. In 2018 video of another bullying incident went viral. In 2017 a student at the school committed suicide on school premises; his parents sued the health board for providing what they say is an inaccurate diagnosis from unsuitable tests. Eight months later another pupil committed suicide amid what was described as an 'epidemic' of mental health issues within the school. In September 2019, a teacher at the school was charged with sexual offences. In January 2026, a teacher at the school was arrested and charged with sexual offences. There were hidden cameras found in the girls toilets linked to him, this took place on January 18, his house then got searched on January 19 where there were indecent images found. == Notable Pupils ==

• Linda Norgrove, kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanistan, and killed in rescue effort. • Angus MacNeil (born 1970), Independent, Member of Parliament (MP) for Na h-Eileanan an Iar since 2005 • Anne MacKenzie (journalist) (born 1960), BBC political and current affairs presenter ==Notes==