Schools in Edinburgh’s poorest communities were far more likely than private schools to have qualifications downgraded

Schools in Edinburgh’s poorest communities were far more likely than private schools to have qualifications downgraded

This is how Edinburgh High Schools' Higher grades were adjusted from pass to fail - ranked in order

As reported in the Evening News, a new analysis has revealed that schools in Edinburgh’s poorest communities were far more likely than private schools to have qualifications downgraded under the controversial moderation system used instead of exams this year.

By Gary Flockhart

Published 20th Oct 2020, 16:45 GMT

Updated 20th Oct 2020, 17:53 GMT

Here is how Edinburgh High Schools' Higher grades were adjusted from pass to fail - ranked in order.

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Highers adjusted from 'pass to fail' - 22.60%

1. Liberton High School

Highers adjusted from 'pass to fail' - 22.60% Photo: Third Party

Highers adjusted from 'pass to fail' - 19.00%

2. Forrester High School

Highers adjusted from 'pass to fail' - 19.00% Photo: Third Party

Highers adjusted from 'pass to fail' - 18.80%

3. Wester Hailes Education Centre

Highers adjusted from 'pass to fail' - 18.80% Photo: Third Party

Highers adjusted from 'pass to fail' - 18.60%

4. Leith Academy

Highers adjusted from 'pass to fail' - 18.60% Photo: Third Party