Attainment Gap News

More pupils achieved top grades in this year's GCSE results, with the gap between boys and girls shrinking. Overall pass rates have returned to pre-Covid levels

Retention rates for students returning to university for their second year are increasing in Scotland, particularly among those from deprived communities. Howev

Education Secretary Mairi McAllan will not apologize for the persistent poverty-related attainment gap in Scotland, despite praising pupils' results.

The attainment gap between the richest and poorest pupils has decreased slightly, but still remains high despite efforts to reduce it.