FOI24/25 051 Candidates Sitting 5 Highers
FOI reference: 24/25 051
Date received: 09/08/2024
Date responded: 12/08/2024
Information requested
I would be grateful if you could disclose the following information in relation to this year’s results (2024):
1. The number of pupils who sat exactly five Highers.
2. The number of S5 pupils who sat exactly five Highers.
3. The percentage of pupils who sat exactly five Highers and achieved five As (at any band).
4. Same as number three, but specifically for S5s.
Response
1. The number of pupils who sat exactly five Highers was 15,439
2. The number of S5 pupils who sat exactly five Highers was 14,730
3. The percentage of pupils who sat exactly five Highers and achieved five As (at any band) was 19.0%
4. Same as number three, but specifically for S5s was 18.9%
Please note these statistics are provisional and may be subject to change after completion of SQA’s appeals process.