Policy with regard to entering pupils for public examination:

Schools in consultation with pupils/parents will normally decide on presentation for examinations. However in the final analysis, the school will accede to the wishes of the parents.

SQA Examination Results

See tables at the back of booklet for information on results of Scottish Certificate of Education and National Certificate Awards

The Scottish Qualifications Authority has provided the following information on the system which it now operates.

• Standard Grade; awards are made on a 7 -point scale with grade 1 the highest and grade 7 the lowest.
• Higher Grade; passes are reported in terms of J bands, A to C.

Public Examination Results: Analysis

For fourth year SQA results the "percentage of pupils achieving" is Calculated by expressing the number of pupils achieving as a percentage of the 54 roll in September, at the stage of the school year. The percentage shown under the fifth and sixth year headings is calculated by expressing the number of pupils achieving in S5 and S6 as a percentage of the original S4 roll.

For SQA results the “percentage of pupils achieving” under any heading is calculated by expressing the number of pupils achieving as a percentage of either the combined S3/S4 roll or the combined S5/S6 roll as appropriate at September.

The S4 to S5 staying on rate is calculated by expressing the S5 roll at the start of the second term (January) as a percentage of the roll of the same group of pupils when they were in S4 at September of the previous school year.

Where a pupil is presented for an examination at Standard Grade in the same subject at more than one level, account is only taken of the highest grade attained.

Where figures or percentages based on a number of pupils attaining certificates under any particular heading is between 1 and 4 no information is given and ••• is inserted in place of the figures.