12 June 2025
Results and appeals 2025 – a guide for parents and carers
Find out what to expect on Results Day, and information on our appeals service.
16 December 2020
Update on Higher and Advanced Higher courses 2020-21 – Learner message
On 8 December, the Deputy First Minister cancelled the Higher and Advanced Higher exams for 2021. This also means that coursework will not be marked by SQA, however it can still count towards evidence of your learning. We understand that you want to know what this means for you.
8 December 2020
Delivering your National 5 results in 2021 – Learner message
On 7 October, the Deputy First Minister announced that for 2020-21, National 5 results will be based on teacher and lecturer judgement supported by a strong set of checks which we call ‘quality assurance.’ These checks will be carried out by your school or college, local authority and SQA.
8 December 2020
News about National 5 results in 2020-21 – Parent/carer message
On 7 October, the Deputy First Minister announced that for 2020-21, National 5 results will be based on teacher and lecturer judgement supported by a robust set of checks – or quality assurance – which will be carried out by your child’s school or college, local authority and SQA.