Exam performance returns to pre-pandemic levels
As pupils across Midlothian receive their SQA exam results today, new figures show a positive return to pre-pandemic performance levels at National, Higher and Advanced Higher levels.
Cannot compare with last two years
Comparisons with the previous two years’ results are not appropriate because a different assessment model was used in 2020 and 2021 when the exams were cancelled due to the pandemic.
Some improvement on 2019
This year 35.34% of S4 pupils gained five or more National 5s at levels A-C. This compares with 34% in 2019.
More Higher passes
A total of 31.82% of S5 pupils gained 3 or more Highers at passes A-C and 51.49% gained at least 1 Higher by the end of S5. In 2019 the figures were 29.3% and 52.6% respectively.
Advanced Higher success
Meanwhile S6 attainment levels were the best ever with 22.42% of S6 pupils getting at least one Advanced Higher pass at A-C grade. This compares with 17% in 2019.
Well done to our pupils
Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, Councillor Ellen Scott “Congratulations to all our pupils who received results today, for many this will have been the first time they will have sat formal examinations. Today’s SQA results are just part of the achievement story with Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework levels still to be reported on in September.
Challenging times
"Thank you to staff and families who supported our learners to achieve success during a very challenging year.
!For any student who is feeling a little disappointed in their results, remember learning is a journey that lasts throughout your life – there will always be other opportunities for you to shine.”
Lots of help and advice
Cllr Scott reminded pupils there is lots of support and information, including careers and health and wellbeing advice, on the SQA website and their school.
- Results - Support and guidance - SQA
- Appeals 2022 - Information for learners - SQA
- Skills Development Scotland telephone helpline information
Two of our success stories
- Read how Newbattle High School pupil Evie Oswald got on today
- Fellow Newbattle pupil Antoine Guinebault is also celebrating
Note
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is Scotland’s national qualifications framework. This framework helps people of all ages and from all walks of life to gain access to education and training at a level that is suitable for them.