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Good News for Glasgow Pupils as Exam Passes Rise Across City
Qualifications Scotland said 269,115 National 5 passes were recorded as vocational awards rose 121% above pre-pandemic levels.
- On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, nearly 150,000 Scottish pupils received exam results featuring a record 269,115 National 5 passes. Education Secretary Mairi McAllan welcomed increased pass rates across National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher levels.
- Vocational and technical qualification awards surged 121% above pre-pandemic levels to a record 120,000. Qualifications Scotland data also indicated a continued narrowing of the poverty-related attainment gap compared to 2019 and last year.
- Support remains available through the Skills Development Scotland helpline at 0808 100 8000 and the Qualifications Scotland Learner Support Hub. Officials emphasized there is "no wrong path" for those disappointed with results.
- Inverclyde Council's education convener, Councillor Jim Clocherty, praised results as a "culmination of years of effort." Comhairle officials noted exam outcomes represent just one measure of a successful learning journey.
- At Broughton High School in Edinburgh, student Kathryn Curley celebrated straight As, marking the culmination of months of anxious preparation. Educators highlighted that vocational and academic pathways continue to provide diverse opportunities for young people.
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