Argyll and Bute’s young people achieved above national average results across nearly all qualifications, according to the latest analysis of this year’s exam results. The data reveals impressive achievements across National 4 and 5, and Advanced Higher levels.
Key highlights:
- National 4: 100% of young people in Argyll and Bute achieved this level, outperforming the national average by 15.5%.
- National 5: 89.15% passed, slightly above the national average by 0.05%.
- Advanced Higher: 90.45% passed, exceeding the national average by 0.60%.
- Higher: 89.32% passed, just 0.16% below the national average.
School performance:
- Six secondary schools matched or surpassed the 2023 national average for National 5 (89.1%).
- Six secondary schools exceeded the 2023 national average for Higher (89.5%).
- Five secondary schools outperformed the 2023 national average for Advanced Higher (89.9%).
This year's results are the first since 2019 to be marked without alternative assessment arrangements and altered marking thresholds introduced during the pandemic. The figures show a national dip compared to last year, with Argyll and Bute's results reflecting this trend while aligning more closely with 2019 performance.
Councillor Audrey Forrest, Policy Lead for Education:
"Our pupils have worked incredibly hard to achieve these excellent levels of attainment and achievement. This success also reflects the dedication of our staff and the support from parents and carers.
It's also encouraging to see our secondary schools offer additional opportunities alongside national qualifications to help develop skills for life and work.
The return to pre-pandemic norms in assessment and marking is evident in this year's outcomes. Despite a national dip, our Education Service remains committed to supporting schools in securing further improvements for our young people."