Scottish exam pass rates rise as record numbers secure university places
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Scottish exam pass rates rise as record numbers secure university places

4 Aug 2026 · Originally published 4 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results
Pass rates for National 5s, Highers, and Advanced Highers have all increased this year, alongside a record number of vocational qualifications awarded. With the poverty-related attainment gap narrowing and more students than ever accepted into higher education, these results mark a shift in Scotland's academic outcomes.
Source: BBC Scotland Scotland
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