 In 1983, with the closing of Cargenbridge Secondary School, the school's catchment area grew to include Cargenbridge Primary School and Shawhead Primary School bringing the total number of catchment primary schools to 6 where it stands today.In recent years the school has focused a lot of attention on social development and community integration particularly in the areas surrounding the school which have a reputation being socially problematic, having high rates of crime, antisocial behaviour and problems with bullying inside the school.The school tries to support pupils coming from disadvantaged backgrounds and is highly regarded for its learning support department which provides additional support to pupils with special educational and behavioural needs.