 In 2000 a new Drama and Music block was built, and a Business Studies block was completed in 2003.In September 2004 Cottingham High School gained Specialist in Media and Performing Arts status, which provided extra equipment and facilities, including a recording studio, film editing suite and ICT facilities.In September 2009 the school became part of the Haltemprice Consortium along with Wolfreton School and Hessle High School.