in 2017 to 2018 building began on a major re-build of the existing school complex which will see the original 1950's buildings of the former ormonde drive high school demolished. the sixth form building, o'kane centre, four-storey and adjacent dave mercer way are all expected to be retained. the same year also saw the retirement as headmaster of mr mark anderson after 14 years, with ms davina aspinall becoming headmistress.