SQA Examination Results in Scottish Schools: 2006/07

National and Local Authority level information on the cumulative attainment of National Qualifications by all pupils in publicly funded secondary schools


Table 3: S5 Attainment

Attainment by the end of S5 is calculated as a percentage of the S4 year group from the previous year. 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 2.

Year Percentage of the S4 year group staying on to S5 (post Christmas) Percentage of the S4 year group from the previous year achieving:
5+ Awards at SCQF level 5 ( e.g. Standard Grade Credit) or better 1+ Awards at SCQF level 6 ( e.g. Higher) or better 3+ Awards at SCQF level 6 ( e.g. Higher) or better
2004/05
Total

64

45

39

23

Male

60

40

35

20

Female

69

51

43

26

2005/06
Total

64

45

38

22

Male

60

40

34

19

Female

68

50

42

25

2006/07
Total

65

46

38

22

Male

60

41

34

19

Female

69

50

42

25

Note: 2007 figures are pre-appeal.

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