Scotland exam pass rate falls - but improves on pre-pandemic level
Last updated 9th Aug 2022
The pass rate for school pupils sitting Higher and National 5 exams in Scotland has dropped compared to last year, but returned to a level more comparable with pre-pandemic results.
Of those sitting Higher exams this year, 78.9% achieved a pass mark, compared to 87.3% in 2021.
However, it is higher than 2019's result of 74.8%.
This year saw the return of formal assessments, after they were replaced with teacher estimates during the pandemic.
At National 5 level, 80.8% of pupils were awarded pass marks, down from 85.8% in 2021, but an improvement from 78.2% in 2019.
'Impressive'
Scotland's Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said: "This is one of the strongest-ever sets of results for any exam year, which is particularly impressive given the significant challenges learners have faced as a result of the pandemic.
"Pass rates for National 5s, Highers and Advanced Highers have increased compared with 2019, with A passes also up, and skills-based qualifications are close to the highest-ever figure.”
“Universities have assured learners that they support the 2022 approach to assessment and industry leaders have spoken publicly about how much they value this year's qualifications."
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