Summary

  • Scotland's Higher exam pass rate is down from last year, with 77.1% of students getting A to C grades

  • Last year 79.8% achieved these grades, but this year's pass rate is higher than 2019 levels, which were affected by the pandemic

  • UCAS says 72% of young Scottish applicants have been accepted by their first-choice university

  • If pupils don't receive their certificate on results day, they should contact their school

  • The Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Results Helpline is open. The number is 0808 100 8000

  • Students can also access the SQA Candidate Advice Line (CAL) on 0345 279 1000

Live Reporting

Edited by Jamie Whitehead and Craig Hutchison

  1. Who is getting their results?

    The results cover Nationals, Highers and Advanced Highers, as well as the more vocational National Progression Awards, Skills for Work Awards, and National Certificates.

  2. Exam results day for school pupils across Scotland

    Many of Scotland's exam students will get their results by text or emailGetty Images

    Many of Scotland's exam students will get their results by text or email

    Students across Scotland are set to find out their National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher examination results.

    More than 144,000 students will learn how they have done by text, email and by post.

    Those taking National 4 courses, which do not involve sitting final exams, will also learn their grades.

    National 5 qualifications are the Scottish equivalent of the GCSE while Highers compare to A-levels south of the border.

    All examinees will be able to access support, including a dedicated helpline, over the coming days.

    Read more here.

  3. Good morning

    Good morning and welcome to our live coverage as thousands of pupils around Scotland wait nervously to find out their exam results.

    There's less than half an hour to go now and the jangling of nerves will be reaching a crescendo as the countdown continues to the big reveal.

    We’ll provide you with updates including from the Scottish education secretary as well as guides on what to do next.

    Stick with us throughout the morning on what can be a nerve-wracking time.