Exam results out 5/8/14
Students across Scotland have achieved a record number of Higher passes this year.
The figure was revealed today as over 140,000 candidates across Scotland receive their results.
Of the tens of thousands of students who received their results today, 37,237 chose to be informed by text message or email. All candidates were also notified by post.
The message is that whatever those results might be, pupils and their parents should not panic. Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is urging people to call the Exam Results Helpline free on 0808 100 8000.
As well as the helpline, advisers will be on hand for a number of Twitter Q&As @mywowscotland to help young people access information and support.
SDS’s Facebook page will feature answers to common problems, links to other bodies including SQA, UCAS, SAAS and Young Scot and help on making sure the next move is a good one.
Schools Minister Dr Alasdair Allan today congratulated pupils and teachers on their hard work and effort, on a significant date for Scottish education.
In addition to Access, Intermediates, Highers and Advanced Highers, this year saw
the first students study for the new National Qualifications – part of the on-
This year saw a record number of Higher passes, with the overall pass rate remaining virtually unchanged – 77.1 per cent this year compared with 77.4 per cent last year. The number of Highers sat was 191,850 across all subjects – an increase of more than 9,000.
Students also received the first ever results for National 3 and 4 – assessed during
the year– and National 5, assessed during the year and through a traditional end-
While direct comparisons between the new National qualifications and Standard Grade pass rates cannot be made, as a broad comparison, National 5 is the same level of challenge as Intermediate 2 and Standard Grade Credit.
Dr Allan said: “Congratulations to the thousands of young people who have worked so hard, their families who have supported them and the teachers who have worked tirelessly to prepare them. Today sees them well equipped to progress to new challenges, whatever those may be.
“Our education system has taken another significant step forward today. The new National qualifications represent a shift towards deeper learning and a greater emphasis on analysis, engagement and understanding. These are the qualities on which we will continue to strengthen our education system.
“Scotland’s teachers have been key to delivering our new curriculum and new qualifications. They have worked outstandingly hard and I thank them for all they have done. I know it has been a challenging year for them and, once again, I’ve been hugely impressed by their commitment to supporting Scotland’s young people.
“Clearly not everyone will have received the results they had hoped for, while others may simply be unsure of what to do next. Rest assured, help is available through the exam results helpline on 0808 100 8000 for those who may not have got what they needed."