THOUSANDS of pupils in Inverclyde are set to receive the results of their school exams this morning as the Scottish Qualifications Authority delivers grades to youngsters across the country.

All candidates will be informed of their results by post, with those who have signed up for a MySQA account also receiving a text or email.

Around 145,000 pupils nationwide will find out how they have fared in their Nationals, Highers and Advanced Highers – including a total of 1,866 pupils in Inverclyde.

Results will also be given out to those who sat National Progression Awards, Skills for Work Awards and National Certificates.

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Pupils posted a strong performance in Inverclyde last year, setting overall pass rates of 85 per cent at National 5 level, 88 per cent at Higher and 93 per cent at Advanced Higher.

The Advanced Higher figure represented a seven per cent increase on the 2022 statistics.

In 2023, almost two-thirds of Inverclyde candidates achieved one or more passes in sitting their Highers.

Support will be available for pupils on results day this year, as well as in the days following.

The SQA’s Candidate Advice Line will be open from 8am tomorrow and can be contacted on 0345 279 1000.

Skills Development Scotland’s helpline will also be open from 8am on 0808 100 8000.