Scotland's Gradual Progress on Exam Pass Rates: A Mixed Blessing The latest exam results in Scotland have brought a mix of relief and concern.
With over 148,000 students receiving their National Qualification (NQ) certificates, pass rates have increased across all levels – Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, and vocational qualifications.
The poverty related attainment gap has narrowed slightly, with better off pupils still outperforming those from disadvantaged backgrounds.