Despite disruption to learning and teaching in challenging circumstances over the last two years, pupils from East Dunbartonshire’s eight secondary schools¹ have received strong SQA exam results today (Tues 9 August).
Across the year groups there has been high attainment with many pupils gaining top marks in their National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher examinations.
Early analysis indicates that overall, results in East Dunbartonshire remain strong with results similar to pre-pandemic levels. This is the first year since 2019 that young people have sat formal exams. Due to the extraordinary circumstances around the 2022 SQA arrangements, a new appeals process is in place. Pupils who are concerned about their grades can submit an appeal directly to the SQA if their estimated result was a grade higher than their actual result ².
Convener of Education, Councillor Lynda Williamson, said, "Pupils have faced enormous disruption to their education over the last two years but the way they responded does them great credit. Once again, these young people have shown remarkable resilience as they worked to stay focussed. I want to recognise and applaud their efforts as well as paying tribute to all school staff who’ve given unwavering support to pupils and worked tirelessly during these unique and challenging times."
Initial results for 2022 from raw data are as follows:
|
2022 |
2021 Percentage of S4 roll achieving |
2019* Percentage of S4 roll achieving |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 Pupils | ||||
| 1+ Level 7 | Advanced Higher level | 38.6% | 41.% | 32.5% |
| 3+ Level 6 | Higher level and above | 32.6% | 45.0% | 31.5% |
| S5 Pupils | ||||
| 1+ Level 6 | Higher level and above | 79.2% | 84.7% | 82.1% |
| 3+ Level 6 | Higher level and above | 61.3% | 71.6% | 61.4% |
| 5+ Level 6 | Higher level and above | 38.2% | 46.8% | 39.0% |
| S4 Pupils | ||||
| 5+ Level 5 | Examinations at National 5 | 68.1% | 74.0% | 67.0% |
* 2020 results could not be used to fairly compare future years’ attainment as a different methodology was used to provide pupil grades that year.
Councillor Williamson continued, "The additional pressure that the pandemic disruption has caused to young people should not be under-estimated. The challenge to adapt to new ways of learning for them, their families and teachers has been really tough, amid a backdrop of uncertainty and worry across all aspects of life.
"Any pupil who is disappointed and has concerns about their results, please talk to your teachers and listen to their advice. Also, the Skills Development Scotland Exam Results Helpline is open for those who wish to discuss the options available. Please be assured there is support available to you and it is vital that you seek it out as there are many routes to your chosen career and to help you achieve your goals."
Across Scotland, further in-depth analysis of the results data will be undertaken following the release of Insight data in October which will take account of the outcome of appeals at school level. It is anticipated that results data will change at that stage.
The Skills Development Scotland My World of Work Helpline 0808 100 8000 is open from 8am-8pm today and tomorrow then from 9am-5pm for pupils who wish to speak to qualified careers advisers.
Helpline advisers will also be available on social media, by direct message to My World of Work on Facebook or Instagram.
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