THE number of pupils leaving school with at least one Higher or equivalent qualification has increased by almost 45 per cent over the last decade, new figures show.
The key measure of achievement fell from 44.7 per cent in 1998/99 to 41.6 per cent in 2006/07 but has since risen dramatically to 60.2 per cent, almost a 45 per cent increase. The figures were revealed in the answer to a parliamentary question by SNP MSP Fulton MacGregor.
“This is to the credit of everyone working in Scottish education,” he said.
“With more young people leaving school with at least one Higher-level qualification, and the highest ever level of school leavers going into work, training or further study, our young people increasingly have a strong foundation for success.
“But with too many people’s success at school still dictated by their background, it’s right that we’re investing £750 million into driving up standards.”
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