Argyll and Bute’s young people achieved above national average results across nearly all qualifications, according to the latest analysis of this year’s exam results. The data reveals impressive achievements across National 5, Higher levels and an increase in wider achievement awards.
Key highlights
- National 5 (A-D): 89.9% passed, above the national average of 89.2%.
- Higher (A-D): 89.9% passed, above the national average of 89.5%.
- Advanced Higher (A-D): 88.2% passed, slightly under the national average of 88.9%.
- Wider achievement awards: 1,397 awards marking an increase of 19.7% over the last two years.
School performance
- Argyll and Bute A-C performance is above the national average for the fourth term in a row.
- Seven secondary schools surpassed the 2024 national average for National 5 (89.2%).
- Six secondary schools improved Higher pass rates against 2024.
- Six secondary schools were above the national average for Advanced Higher.
Alongside National Qualifications, Argyll and Bute’s secondary schools offer a wide and ever-increasing range of opportunities for wider achievement. These opportunities develop skills for life and work, broaden young people’s range of experiences, and are recognised by employers and further and higher education establishments as valuable indicators of young people’s attributes and capabilities.
Councillor Kieron Green, Policy Lead for Education:
"Our pupils have worked incredibly hard to achieve these excellent levels of attainment and achievement. This success also reflects the dedication of our staff and support from the wider school community including from parents and carers. It's also encouraging to see our secondary schools offer additional opportunities alongside national qualifications to help develop skills for life and work.
Increasing attainment and ensuring that all young people achieve their potential, regardless of location, circumstance or potential barriers, is at the heart of the work of the Education Service.
“We remain committed to assisting schools in securing further improvements through a programme of challenge and support. Formal school reviews and analysis on attainment will help schools to deliver better exam outcomes and wider achievement for young people. Working together in partnerships will continue to drive ongoing future success.”
Read the Education Performance Data Analysis 2024-25 report (item 10)
