Scotland’s exams results published today

More than 150,000 pupils across Scotland will receive their exams results today (Tuesday 5 August). The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) said total entries for courses had increased on previous years at all levels apart from Standard Grade. Pass rates overall were said to have shown a 'small but encouraging' increase in attainment.

Scottish Education Secretary Fiona Hyslop said this showed the current system was very strong.

The overall attainment for Standard Grades rose from 97.6% to 98%, while for Highers pass figures were up from 71.7% to 73.4%. The English Higher pass rate was up 3.4% from 64.9% in 2007 to 68.3%. Maths Highers pass rates also rose from 70% to 71.6%. Standard Grade English results remained steady at 98.7%, while Standard Grade Maths improved slightly from 97.4% to 98.7%.  

An Exam Results helpline run by Careers Scotland will offer advice on course vacancies at colleges and universities across the UK, work and training, exam re-sits, taking a year out and other post-school options.

Lines will be open from 0800 BST to 2000 BST on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 1000 BST to 1800 BST on Thursday through until Friday 22 August.

The Careers Scotland helpline - 0808 100 8000 - offers advice on different courses and opportunities available. The SQA candidate helpline is also available on 0845 278 8080.

BBC News article: Scots pupils receive exam results

The Herald article: Top marks: Scotland’s exams results hit record high

The Scotsman article: More children make the grade in 'vintage year' for exam passes

SQA website: Candidate Advice FAQs

Careers Scotland News Release: Exam Results - What Next?