US EditionPass rates rise in Scotland as pupils receive exam results
SCOTLAND, AUG 5 – Record 110,380 vocational awards mark a 22.6% rise while university placements for disadvantaged 18-year-olds hit a new high of 1,960, officials said.
- Students across Scotland received their National, Higher, Advanced Higher, and vocational exam results on August 5, 2025.
- The Scottish Qualifications Authority released figures showing increased attainment rates and a narrowed poverty-related attainment gap compared to last year.
- Support services, including a helpline run by Skills Development Scotland, were available to assist students facing concerns or seeking advice after results day.
- Pass rates rose at National 5 from 77.2% to 78.4%, and Higher from 74.9% to 75.9%, while vocational qualifications increased by 22.6% to a record 110,380.
- The results reflect progress in educational recovery post-pandemic and record university admissions for disadvantaged youths, though inequalities still persist.
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