Pupils and teachers at Lomond School have celebrated another year of “exceptional” SQA exam results by exceeding national averages from National 5 to Advanced Higher.

Pass rates remained over 90 per cent for all levels, with a considerable number of A grades.

At National 5 and Higher, the number of A grades awarded was 23 per cent and 21 per cent higher than the national average, respectively. The pass rate for Higher was also 17 per cent above the national average.

Despite a challenging two years and never having sat an SQA exam before, the S6 cohort performed very well, with three quarters of all Advanced Higher sittings receiving an A or B grade.

The group now leaves to join universities such as the University of St Andrews, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Malaquais, and University of the Arts London.

Pupils are going on to study subjects which include Law, Geoscience, International Relations, Fine Art, and Engineering.

Principal Johanna Urquhart said: “Behind every grade and every statistic is a young person with their own unique strengths and their own story to tell, and I could not be prouder of what our pupils have achieved this year.

“I truly believe that the secret of Lomond’s success is doing the very best for every individual pupil according to their own strengths and needs, ensuring that their academic, physical, emotional and mental wellbeing is front and centre at all times. Well done to all of our pupils on a great set of results!”

“Helping our young people to achieve these results is a real team effort and I would like to pay tribute to all of my colleagues - both academic and support staff - who have all played their part magnificently.

“As always, our parents, carers, guardians and boarding team have shown unwavering care and support, for both their children and the school, and this has made a tremendous difference over the past two very difficult years. It has lifted us when we needed it most, and we are very grateful.”

The school now looks forward to another successful year and is set to receive its first set of International Baccalaureate results in 2023.