Moray pupils celebrate success with 2023/24 SQA exam results

Over 2,300 Moray secondary faculty pupils obtained their 2023/24 SQA examination outcomes this morning (Tuesday 6 August) by textual content, e-mail and put up.

This yr, efficiency in SQA exams stays just like final yr with 75 younger individuals throughout Moray reaching six ‘A’ grades at Nationwide 5.

34 younger individuals reaching seven or extra ‘A’ grades at Nationwide 5; and 163 passing (A-C), seven or extra {qualifications} at Nationwide 5.

Throughout Moray faculties, 26 younger individuals in S5 achieved 5 or extra ‘A’ grades at Increased, barely decrease than 2023 however the second highest yr of efficiency the place remaining examinations and coursework have been the principle types of evaluation.

In S4, 89% of younger individuals achieved an award (A-D) at S4 Nationwide 5 akin to final yr’s information.

In S4, 39 younger individuals achieved eight or extra {qualifications} in S4 at Nationwide 5 with 25 younger individuals reaching a number of Increased (SCQF stage 6) passes in S4.

Optimistic efficiency in S4 is famous in Administration and IT, Artwork and Design, Enterprise Administration, Drama, English, French, German, Music, Bodily Training, Hospitality (Sensible Cookery) and Spanish.

Efficiency at S5 Increased stays akin to final session with 88% of younger individuals reaching an award at (A-D).  Specifically, 61% of younger individuals achieved a number of Increased (SCQF stage 6) qualification.

This yr 26 younger individuals achieved 5 or extra Increased ‘A’ passes in 2024, barely down from 2023’s 29 pupils.

A number of excellent particular person successes are additionally famous together with 111 younger individuals reaching 5 Increased passes at grade A-C.  Younger individuals carried out properly in Artwork and Design, Drama, French, German, Graphic Communication, Historical past, Music, Bodily Training and Politics.

At S6 Superior Increased, 87% of younger individuals achieved an award (A-D) and at S6 Increased, 84% of younger individuals introduced at this stage additionally achieved an award (A-D).

As faculties lengthen their curriculum supply primarily based on the wide selection of SCQF {qualifications} and accreditation on supply, it’s famous that research at SQA stage 6 (Increased) and SQA stage 7 (Superior Increased) stays applicable for a lot of younger individuals in our faculties and their chosen onward vacation spot after faculty.  In S6 Superior Increased, optimistic efficiency is famous in Artwork and Design, Geography, Trendy Research, Music, and RMPS.

Information from the Scottish Authorities Perception benchmarking device is predicted in September and can assist consider how college students are doing in SCQF {qualifications}, particularly in ungraded programs.   Achievements can even be analysed in a wider vary of {qualifications}, together with programs that many younger individuals in Moray  are taking as a part of school Wednesday with Moray Faculty UHI.

Councillor Kathleen Robertson, Chief of Moray Council and Chair of Training, Kids’s and Leisure Providers Committee mentioned: “I need to lengthen my congratulations to all the scholars receiving their examination outcomes at present. Your achievements mirror the onerous work and perseverance you’ve proven all year long, and we’re all very pleased with you.

“The talents and experiences you’ve gained throughout your time in class will open many doorways, and we’re right here that will help you discover the best path.”

In response to this yr’s SQA examination outcomes, Vivienne Cross, Head of Training (Chief Training Officer) at Moray Council mentioned: “Congratulations to all of our younger people who find themselves receiving their outcomes this morning.  Many people have excellent outcomes nevertheless for individuals who don’t obtain what they anticipate please don’t worry.  College workers will probably be obtainable to debate choices with you and recourse if crucial.

“Along with this, we’re increasing ungraded course choices by way of SCQF {qualifications} to offer extra personalised studying paths for our college students.

“For all these Moray younger individuals transferring to a brand new pathway from faculty we want you each success within the years forward.”

Pupils in search of help or recommendation can contact their faculty within the first occasion.

Abilities Improvement Scotland are additionally readily available to help with recommendation and subsequent steps by way of the Examination Outcomes Helpline and are contactable on 0808 100 8000.

The SQA candidate recommendation line will also be reached on 0345 279 1000 or common recommendation is obtainable on their web site, www.sqa.org.uk and social media @sqanews.

Younger individuals in search of recommendation about college locations or clearing ought to contact UCAS on-line on www.ucas.com, on social media (fb.com/ucasonline; X @ucas_online) or by phone on 0371 468 0468.