SQA Examination Results in Scottish Schools, 2007/08

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Table 4: S6 Attainment

Attainment by the end of S6 is calculated as a percentage of the S4 year group two years previously. See Table 1 for the roll figures which were used as a basis for calculation of the figures in this table. For graphical illustration see Chart 3.

Year

Percentage of the S4 year group staying on to S6

Percentage of the S4 year group two years previously achieving:

3+ Awards at SCQF level 6 (Higher) or better

5+ Awards at SCQF level 6 (Higher) or better

1+ Awards at SCQF level 7 (Advanced Higher) or better

2005/06

Total

44

30

20

13

Male

40

27

17

11

Female

48

34

22

14

2006/07

Total

44

29

19

12

Male

40

26

17

11

Female

49

33

22

14

2007/08

Total

45

30

19

12

Male

41

26

16

11

Female

50

34

23

14

Note: 2008 figures are pre-appeal. In past years, the post-appeal figures are generally no more than one percentage point higher than the equivalent pre-appeal figures.

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