Armadale Academy
Local authority: West Lothian
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Additional services
For more information about the school, such as extra-curricular activities, look at the school's website or contact the school directly for a copy of the school handbook.
Statistics by the end of S5 are calculated as a percentage of the previous year's S4 group roll.
Relevant S4 roll on which the percentages are calculated
| September S4 roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06 | 06/07 | 07/08 | |
| Armadale Academy | 163 | 158 | 144 |
S5 Staying on rates
The S5 staying on rates are calculated as the S5 January roll divided by the previous year's S4 September roll.
| % staying on | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armadale Academy | 60% | 56% | 63% |
| West Lothian | 64% | 64% | 67% |
| Scotland | 65% | 65% | 67% |
Staying on rates affect the potential of a year group to gain awards in S5; therefore a low staying on rate may be part of the explanation for a low percentage of awards at this stage.
S4 exam results for Armadale Academy
Further information is available in the
PDF File: Background notes for SQA examination attainment and Staying-On Rates (post-appeal) 2009 (54 KB).
Information on National Qualifications can be found on the exam guide
page.
Attainment by the end of S4
Attainment by the end of S4 reported as a percentage of the S4 year group.
Relevant S4 roll
| September S4 roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 | |
| Armadale Academy | 158 | 144 | 152 |
Pupils usually sit their Standard Grade exams at the end of fourth year. Attainment is cumulative and includes successful awards gained in previous years at these levels.
Percentage of the S4 year group achieving five or more awards at SCQF Level 3 (Standard Grade Foundation level or equivalent) or better
| % of S4 Roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| By end of S4 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 |
| Armadale Academy | 96% | 91% | 92% |
| West Lothian | 94% | 95% | 95% |
| Scotland | 91% | 91% | 91% |
Percentage of the S4 year group achieving five or more awards at SCQF Level 4 (Standard Grade General level or equivalent) or better
| % of S4 Roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| By end of S4 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 |
| Armadale Academy | 72% | 79% | 78% |
| West Lothian | 75% | 78% | 79% |
| Scotland | 76% | 76% | 78% |
Percentage of the S4 year group achieving five or more awards at SCQF Level 5 (Standard Grade Credit level or equivalent) or better
| % of S4 Roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| By end of S4 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 |
| Armadale Academy | 39% | 31% | 36% |
| West Lothian | 33% | 34% | 37% |
| Scotland | 33% | 34% | 35% |
Notes
Symbols used:
| ** | Counts and percentages for year groups which contain more than 0 but less than 5 pupils are replaced by asterisks (**) because they could be misleading or lead to identification of individuals. |
|---|---|
| ## | The symbol (##) has been inserted instead of figures for some schools and categories. This indicates that the data are not available or comparable with other years. Possible reasons for this include:
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| $$ | The symbol ($$) indicates that the school has chosen to omit this information as the figures may be misleading due to the fact that the school makes presentations for non Scottish examinations and/or receives pupils in to S5 and S6. |
In order to present a more accurate picture of attainment by an entire cohort, attainment in S5 and S6 is reported as a percentage of the relevant S4 roll. For example, attainment by the end of S5 in 2008/09 is calculated as a percentage of the S4 roll in 2007/08. S6 attainment is calculated from the S4 roll in 2006/07.
Many independent schools take in significant numbers of pupils at S5 and/or S6. This will result in staying on rates and exam results in S5 and S6, which are calculated as a percentage of the original S4 roll, being very high and in some cases over 100%.
Many independent schools offer GCSE and A level examinations, which are not included in these tables. It should be noted, therefore, that in independent schools the percentage of the school roll gaining qualifications might not accurately reflect the achievement of pupils in these schools.
National averages have been calculated from the figures for all available local authority and grant-aided schools, whereas the local authority averages are based on local authority schools only.
S5 staying on rates and exam results for Armadale Academy
Further information is available in thePDF File: Background notes for SQA examination attainment and Staying-On Rates (post-appeal) 2009 (54 KB).
Information on National Qualifications can be found on the exam guide
page.
Attainment by the end of S5
Attainment by the end of S5 is reported as a percentage of the previous year's S4 year group eg attainment in S5 in 2008/09 is calculated as a percentage of the S4 year group in 2007/08.
Pupils usually sit their Higher exams at the end of fifth year. Attainment is cumulative and includes successful awards gained in previous years at these levels.
Percentage of the S4 year group from the previous year achieving one or more awards at SCQF Level 6 (Higher) or better
| % of Original S4 Roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| By end of S5 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 |
| Armadale Academy | 24% | 32% | 31% |
| West Lothian | 39% | 37% | 41% |
| Scotland | 39% | 39% | 41% |
Percentage of the S4 year group from the previous year achieving three or more awards at SCQF Level 6 (Higher) or better
| % of Original S4 Roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| By end of S5 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 |
| Armadale Academy | 11% | 18% | 17% |
| West Lothian | 21% | 22% | 21% |
| Scotland | 22% | 22% | 23% |
Percentage of the S4 year group from the previous year achieving five or more awards at SCQF Level 6 (Higher) or better
| % of Original S4 Roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| By end of S5 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 |
| Armadale Academy | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| West Lothian | 9% | 10% | 9% |
| Scotland | 10% | 10% | 11% |
Notes
Symbols used:
| ** | Counts and percentages for year groups which contain more than 0 but less than 5 pupils are replaced by asterisks (**) because they could be misleading or lead to identification of individuals. |
|---|---|
| ## | The symbol (##) has been inserted instead of figures for some schools and categories. This indicates that the data are not available or comparable with other years. Possible reasons for this include:
|
| $$ | The symbol ($$) indicates that the school has chosen to omit this information as the figures may be misleading due to the fact that the school makes presentations for non Scottish examinations and/or receives pupils in to S5 and S6. |
In order to present a more accurate picture of attainment by an entire cohort, attainment in S5 and S6 is reported as a percentage of the relevant S4 roll. For example, attainment by the end of S5 in 2008/09 is calculated as a percentage of the S4 roll in 2007/08. S6 attainment is calculated from the S4 roll in 2006/07.
Many independent schools take in significant numbers of pupils at S5 and/or S6. This will result in staying on rates and exam results in S5 and S6, which are calculated as a percentage of the original S4 roll, being very high and in some cases over 100%.
Many independent schools offer GCSE and A level examinations, which are not included in these tables. It should be noted, therefore, that in independent schools the percentage of the school roll gaining qualifications might not accurately reflect the achievement of pupils in these schools.
National averages have been calculated from the figures for all available local authority and grant-aided schools, whereas the local authority averages are based on local authority schools only.
S6 staying on rates and exam results for Armadale Academy
Further information is available in thePDF File: Background notes for SQA examination attainment and Staying-On Rates (post-appeal) 2009 (54 KB).
Information on National Qualifications can be found on the exam guide
page.
Attainment by the end of S6
Attainment by the end of S6 is reported as a percentage of the S4 year group from two years previously eg attainment in S6 in 2008/09 is calculated as a percentage of the S4 year group in 2006/07.
Pupils usually sit their Higher and Advanced Higher exams at the end of sixth year. Attainment is cumulative and includes successful awards gained in previous years at these levels.
Percentage of the S4 year group from two years previously achieving three or more awards at SCQF Level 6 (Higher) or better
| % of Original S4 Roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| By end of S6 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 |
| Armadale Academy | 17% | 16% | 24% |
| West Lothian | 25% | 30% | 29% |
| Scotland | 29% | 30% | 31% |
Percentage of the S4 year group from two years previously achieving five or more awards at SCQF Level 6 (Higher) or better
| % of Original S4 Roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| By end of S6 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 |
| Armadale Academy | 11% | 11% | 15% |
| West Lothian | 16% | 18% | 19% |
| Scotland | 19% | 20% | 21% |
Percentage of the S4 year group from two years previously achieving one or more awards at SCQF Level 7 (Advanced Higher)
| % of Original S4 Roll | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| By end of S6 | 06/07 | 07/08 | 08/09 |
| Armadale Academy | 6% | 4% | 8% |
| West Lothian | 10% | 11% | 12% |
| Scotland | 12% | 13% | 14% |
Notes
Symbols used:
| ** | Counts and percentages for year groups which contain more than 0 but less than 5 pupils are replaced by asterisks (**) because they could be misleading or lead to identification of individuals. |
|---|---|
| ## | The symbol (##) has been inserted instead of figures for some schools and categories. This indicates that the data are not available or comparable with other years. Possible reasons for this include:
|
| $$ | The symbol ($$) indicates that the school has chosen to omit this information as the figures may be misleading due to the fact that the school makes presentations for non Scottish examinations and/or receives pupils in to S5 and S6. |
In order to present a more accurate picture of attainment by an entire cohort, attainment in S5 and S6 is reported as a percentage of the relevant S4 roll. For example, attainment by the end of S5 in 2008/09 is calculated as a percentage of the S4 roll in 2007/08. S6 attainment is calculated from the S4 roll in 2006/07.
Many independent schools take in significant numbers of pupils at S5 and/or S6. This will result in staying on rates and exam results in S5 and S6, which are calculated as a percentage of the original S4 roll, being very high and in some cases over 100%.
Many independent schools offer GCSE and A level examinations, which are not included in these tables. It should be noted, therefore, that in independent schools the percentage of the school roll gaining qualifications might not accurately reflect the achievement of pupils in these schools.
National averages have been calculated from the figures for all available local authority and grant-aided schools, whereas the local authority averages are based on local authority schools only.
Leaver destinations for Armadale Academy
For further information on leaver destinations please read the
PDF File: Background notes for leaver destinations 2009 (75 KB)
Number of pupils leaving in school year 2008/09
The table below shows the number of pupils leaving school in 2008/09 for the school, the local authority and all of Scotland.
| Armadale Academy | West Lothian | Scotland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of leavers (=100%) | 136 | 1,878 | 53,532 |
Destinations of pupils
The table below shows the destinations of pupils leaving school in 2008/09 for the school, the local authority and all of Scotland.
| Armadale Academy | West Lothian | Scotland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher education | 26% | 34% | 35% |
| Further education | 30% | 25% | 27% |
| Training | 5% | 4% | 5% |
| Employment | 18% | 18% | 19% |
| Unemployed, seeking employment | 21% | 17% | 12% |
| Unemployed, not seeking employment | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Not known | 0% | 0% | 1% |
Notes
Symbols used:
| ** | Percentages for schools where the number of leavers is greater than 0 but less than 5 have been replaced by asterisks (**) because they could be misleading or lead to identification of individuals. |
|---|---|
| ## | The symbol (##) has been inserted instead of figures for some schools. This indicates that the data are not available or comparable with other years because the school has recently opened or merged with another school, or is temporarily closed. |
Where a school has been unable to provide information relating to any of the above, or where there are outstanding queries with regards data provided, the relevant entries are shown by an 'X'.
National averages have been calculated from the figures for all available local authority and grant-aided schools, whereas the local authority averages are based on local authority schools only.
Special schools Examination Results for Armadale Academy
There is no data to be displayed for this school. This could be due to a number of reasons.
- Data for this school is not collected centrally.
- The school does not make any presentations for Scottish Qualifications.
- The school has recently opened and no data has been collected yet.
- Some secondary schools do not cater for all age groups.
Attendance and absence for Armadale Academy
The tables below show percentage absences for 2008/09 for the school, the local authority and all of Scotland. For further information please read the
PDF File: Background notes for attendance and absence data 2009 (69 KB)
Percentage authorised absences for 2008/09
| S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S1-S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armadale Academy | 5.8% | 6.3% | 7.0% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| West Lothian | 4.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| Scotland | 5.6% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 6.7% |
Percentage unauthorised absences for 2008/09
| S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S1-S5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armadale Academy | 1.9% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.9% | 2.7% |
| West Lothian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Scotland | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.1% |
Notes
Symbols used:
| ** | Asterisks (**) have been inserted instead of figures for some schools and categories, where percentages are based on data for more than 0 but fewer than 5 pupils, because they could be misleading or lead to the identification of individuals. |
|---|---|
| ## | The symbol (##) indicates that the school has recently opened or merged with another school and this information is not available. |
National averages have been calculated from the figures for all available local authority and grant-aided schools, whereas the local authority averages are based on local authority schools only.
Pupils registered for free meals at Armadale Academy
The table below shows the percentage of pupils registered for free school meals for the school, the local authority and all of Scotland.
Percentage of pupils registered for free meals in 2008/09 (Secondary):
| Armadale Academy | West Lothian | Scotland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of pupils | 15.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
Notes
Symbols used:
| * | Percentages for schools where the number of pupils registered for free school meals is greater than 0 but less than 5 are replaced by a single asterisk (*) because they could lead to the identification of information about individuals. |
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| ** | Percentages for schools where the number of pupils not registered for free school meals is less than 5 are replaced by double asterisks (**) because they could lead to the identification of information about individuals. |
Local authority and Scotland percentages exclude schools where there is no provision of meals.
National averages have been calculated from the figures for all available local authority and grant-aided schools, whereas the local authority averages are based on local authority schools only.
Notes
Symbols used:
| ## | The symbol (##) has been inserted instead of figures for some schools and categories. This indicates that the data are not available or comparable with other years. Possible reasons for this include:
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