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Statistics Publication Notice Education Series: SQA Examination Results in Scottish Schools, 2007/08

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Table 3: S5 Attainment

Attainment by the end of S5 is calculated as a percentage of the S4 year group from the previous year. See Table 1 for the roll figures which were used as a basis for calculation of the figures in this table. For graphical illustration see Chart 2.

Year

Percentage of the S4 year group staying on to S5 (post Christmas)

Percentage of the S4 year group from the previous year achieving:

5+ Awards at SCQF level 5 (e.g. Standard Grade Credit) or better

1+ Awards at SCQF level 6 (e.g. Higher) or better

3+ Awards at SCQF level 6 (e.g. Higher) or better

2005/06

Total

64

45

38

22

Male

60

40

34

19

Female

68

50

42

25

2006/07

Total

65

46

39

22

Male

61

41

34

19

Female

69

50

43

25

2007/08

Total

65

45

38

22

Male

61

41

34

19

Female

69

49

42

25

Note: 2008 figures are pre-appeal. In past years, the post-appeal figures are generally no more than one percentage point higher than the equivalent pre-appeal figures.

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