SQA Exam Results

Over 3,000 pupils from Dundee’s schools received their results of their SQA awards in August.  

The Children, Families and Communities Committee will be presented with the initial exam results for 2024. 

The number of awards presented for this year was 14,956, an increase on last year.  

Over 1000 S4 pupils gained one or more awards at SCQF Level 5 and 116 pupils were awarded six National 5s at Grade A.  

This year 720 S5 pupils passed one or more higher awards at grades A-C and 165 achieved five highers at grades A to C.  

In addition, 24 pupils passed a higher award in stage S4, which is earlier than usual.  

253 pupils gained at least one Advanced Higher. 

This data is considered 'provisional' subject to appeals and late amendments. Final figures are due to be published by the SQA in December 2024. 

Although there is a decline nationally in exam results, they are approximately the same as the pre-pandemic pass rate in 2019.  

Children, Families and Communities convener Stewart Hunter said: "It’s hugely encouraging that more and more young people in Dundee have been presented for exams. 

"The resilience of this year’s exam cohort is exceptional, and they should all be proud of their achievements given the significant disruption to their studies due to the disruption of the pandemic, particularly those in S4 who had their transition from primary school to secondary disturbed.  

"I would like to congratulate all our young people on their achievements and thank our school staff and our parents, carers and families for all the support they provide for their young people.   

"The children and families service will continue to work alongside schools to drive improvement for our young people."

The Children, Families and Communities will meet on Monday 2nd September. 

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