ÌÇÐÄVlog

Maths and English literature A levels both had a slight fall in top grades awarded in 2025 compared with last year – in contrast to the overall trend

Both the proportion of top grades awarded and the pass rate have seen a slight growth in England in 2025

Budget cuts, staff shortages, lack of support for ASN students – as well as ‘harassment from parents’ – are leaving heads at risk of burnout, finds School Leaders Scotland

The disadvantage-related attainment gap in achieving the top grade at A level has been revealed by Teach First research

SQA data from results day 2025 shows how the uptake of subjects offered in Scotland’s schools has fluctuated in recent years

SQA results day data for 2025 reveals big subject-by-subject disparities in the proportion of students who get an A grade at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher

What percentage mark did students need to pass National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher with a grade C in each subject? ÌÇÐÄVlog explores this year’s grade boundaries

The most common requests were for extra time and separate accommodation to sit exams – but headteachers warn a crisis is looming, with schools running out of space

Pass rates are up slightly at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher – with the overall attainment gap also narrowing

Over 19,500 SQA appointees – including exam markers and invigilators – will receive an additional payment for holiday pay after a tribunal ruled they have ‘worker’ status

New data also shows a steady rise in Scottish care-experienced students undertaking their first full-time degree

A third of boys agree that a girl wearing revealing clothing is ‘asking for trouble’, finds survey involving thousands of Scottish secondary students