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Examination results 2006-07

26/09/2007

Statistics on the cumulative attainment of National Qualifications by all pupils in publicly funded secondary schools were published today.

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is used as the basis for reporting attainment.

Main findings:

  • Overall attainment in Scottish schools in 2006/07 was broadly similar to the levels attained in previous years
  • A higher proportion of females than males achieved awards at all levels, by the end of all stages. In S5 and S6, this is partly due to higher staying on rates for females than males
  • Changes to National Qualifications: Between the academic years 2005-06 and 2006-07 some changes were made to National Qualifications which may affect attainment figures in 2007 and future years. In 2006-07:
  • Ninety-one per cent of pupils gained awards in both English and Maths at SCQF level 3 (e.g. Standard Grade Foundation) or better by the end of S4. Thirty-two per cent attained five or more awards at SCQF level 5 (e.g. Standard Grade Credit) or better by the end of S4
  • By the end of S5, twenty-two per cent of the previous year's S4 year group attained three or more awards at SCQF level 6 (Higher) or better
  • By the end of S6, nineteen per cent of the S4 year group from two years previously attained five or more awards at SCQF level 6 (Higher) or better. Twelve per cent obtained at least one award at SCQF level 7 (Advanced Higher) Accumulation of awards over time:
  • Thirty-four per cent of the S4 year group in 2004-05 gained five or more awards at SCQF level 5 (e.g. Standard Grade Credit) or better by the end of that year. By the end of S5 (2005-06), another eleven per cent of the same year group achieved this level and a further two per cent by the end of S6 (2006-07), resulting in a total of forty-seven per cent
  • By the end of S5, ten per cent of the S4 year group in 2004-05 achieved five or more awards at SCQF level 6 (Higher) or better. A further nine per cent of this year group gained awards at this level by the end of S6

SCQF level qualifications included:

Level 7 Advanced Higher @ A-C

Level 6 Higher @ A-C

Level 5 Standard Grade @ 1-2, Intermediate 2 @ A-C

Level 4 Standard Grade @ 3-4, Intermediate 1 @ A-C

Level 3 Standard Grade @ 5-6, Access 3 Cluster

Any attainment below SCQF level 3 is not reported.

Page updated: Saturday, September 29, 2007