Examinations

Presentation for Examinations: Current Arrangements

Pupils are presented for Standard Grade Examinations or equivalent in the subjects studied in S3/4 at the end of S4.  Each pupil is presented at levels appropriate to his or her ability. In Standard Grade pupils can gain awards at Credit, General and Foundation. Grades 1 and 2 are Credit, 3 and 4 are General, 5 and 6 are Foundation and a 7 is awarded if a pupil fails the assessment but has regularly attended classes.  The Standard Grade Certificate indicates the level of achievement in each element of the course and an overall award.

Arrangements are made to support pupils with special needs when sitting examinations.

Pupils will sit National Qualifications examinations in S5 and S6.  These examinations are designed to give more coherence and continuity for S5 and S6 pupils. Additionally, some National Qualifications courses are being adapted for pupils in S3 and S4.

All curriculum choices which are shown in the appendices are the options currently available and may change according to changes in roll, staffing or policy.  Current courses may not be available when a pupil enters S1, and options presently offered at later stages may not still be provided when a pupil reaches these stages in due course.  For S5 and S6 classes, it may not always be possible to pursue all subjects from Standard Grade through to National Qualifications examinations levels.

Examination Results and School Leaver Destinations

At Knox Academy we aim to encourage and support pupils to achieve their full potential in the National Examinations.  Our results are pleasing and remain above local and national levels.  We are not complacent, setting ourselves challenging targets and constantly reviewing our study support and National Testing procedures.

However, examination results reflect only a part of the school’s provision and achievements.  At Knox Academy we pride ourselves on offering a rich and diverse range of educational experiences for our youngsters. We continue to build on a long history of success in sport, music and the arts.

The Knox News and Positive Achievement Newsletters are used to communicate our pupils’ successes to the school and wider community.