AI Generated Image
Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Pass rates for Scottish exams have increased, with National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher pass rates rising by around 0.8-0.9%, and a record number of vocational and technical qualifications awarded.
- Over 148,000 learners received results, and the poverty-related attainment gap has narrowed slightly, though it remains significant, with gaps of around 12-16 percentage points between students from deprived and affluent areas.
- A record 32,370 Scottish students secured university or college places, reflecting increased admissions compared to the previous year.
- Education Secretary Màiri McAllan praised the results as a testament to Scotland's education system, while opposition parties and unions called for continued efforts to address educational inequalities and improve teacher conditions.
- Skills Development Scotland will provide support and advice for students who did not achieve their desired results, offering guidance on further education, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities.
