JNC Sept 1st 2026 Qualifications Scotland Exam Results

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Renfrewshire Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers 
To: Renfrewshire Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers
On: 1st September 2026
Report by
Joint Secretary (Teachers’ Side) 
Qualifications Scotland - Exam success 2026 
1. Background 
The 2026 exam results were announced in August and overall, from figures provided
by Qualifications Scotland, the national picture shows improvement on previous
performance.   
Whilst the attainment gap is reported to be slightly reduced, it continues to be a
mitigating factor in academic achievement.   
Those who experience Additional Support Needs performed less well than their
peers nationally, highlighting the need for additional resources to support pupils with
ASN. 
In Renfrewshire, the broad pass rate at National 5 was 78.5%, at Higher 75.4% and
Advanced Higher 75.7%. 
2. Recommendation 
That the members of JNC extend congratulations to all pupils on their successes and
that pupils and staff are commended for their efforts in achieving a positive set of
results. 
The results serve to highlight the continued need to focus on poverty-related
attainment and on staffing  as well as the provision of adequate ASN support to
sustain success for all young people in Renfrewshire.