Thousands of southern Scotland pupils receive their exam results
Students from the Scottish Borders sat more than 13,500 examinations this year, achieving the highest grade percentages across the last five years.
Exam statistics in the Scottish Borders:
- 97% of S4 students achieved a literacy award
- 96% of S4 pupils achieved a National English award
- 90% of S4 students achieved a numeracy award
- 84% of S4 pupils achieved a National 5 Maths award
Attending the exam results day at Peebles High School, Cllr Julie Pirone said the results demonstrate the "remarkable resilience and continued dedication" of young people across the Scottish Borders.
She added: 'It is important to remember that every pupil is different and will have their own ambition. For some, these results will be vital in getting a place at university, and for others they will be an important step towards a job, a Modern Apprenticeship, further education or continuing their next school year.
'Our secondary schools work extremely hard with the SQA and many other partners throughout the year and are committed to ensuring that every young person can fulfil their potential.
"It is therefore encouraging to see that our commitment to preparing our young people for their next steps in life continues to pay dividends, with an increasing number of them being able to leave education with higher levels of qualifications and attainment and move on to positive and sustained destinations.
"It is important to remember that there is no wrong path, and what's important is that we help young people to arrive at a positive destination."
In Dumfries and Galloway, 3,384 young people sat over 16,500 exams. The local authority is expected to publish more information later this week.
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