Albyn School is celebrating another year of academic excellence as pupils receive their SQA examination results today, with an impressive number of pupils achieving A grades across a wide range of subjects.
At National 5, 98% of pupils achieved A-C grades marking a continued upward trend. This progression reflects the school’s commitment to academic excellence and tailored support strategies for every pupil.
At Higher level, the school consistently achieves high pass rates with this year being no exception. 84% secured A-B grades across a broad range of subjects, with 92% achieving A-C grades. Adding to this, 35% of the cohort achieved straight As, an outstanding achievement.
These high standards are maintained at Advanced Higher level with 88% achieving A-C grades. This year’s results reflect the continued commitment of Albyn’s pupils, teachers and support staff, with a strong proportion of candidates attaining top marks in National 5s, Highers and Advanced Highers.
The school community is especially proud of the high number of A grades, demonstrating the determination, resilience, and academic ambition of its pupils.
Head of School David Starbuck praised the achievements, saying: “We are incredibly proud of our pupils and their outstanding results this year. These achievements are not only a reflection of their hard work but also the dedication and support of our talented teaching staff and the partnership we foster between pupils, parents and the school.”
Behind the strong results lies a commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals through a combination of academic rigour, co-curricular engagement, and personalised learning support. Pupils benefit from small class sizes, inspiring teaching and access to programmes that foster curiosity, confidence and independence.
Mr Starbuck added: “At Albyn, success is not accidental. It comes from creating an environment where young people are challenged, supported and encouraged to explore their potential, inside and outside the classroom. We’re incredibly proud of what our pupils have achieved this year and equally excited about what lies ahead for them.”
Many Albyn pupils are now looking forward to taking their next steps in their academic and professional journeys, with university places secured at leading institutions across the UK including the University of Oxford, University College London, University of Edinburgh, University of Aberdeen and the University of Glasgow.