IMPORTANT DATES

Assessment Dates (internally marked/ external submission ) 
19th -24th  Feb Modern Languages Talk Assessments
21st Feb Practical Cookery Assignment
28th Feb N5 Music Performance Assessments
3rd & 4th March for N5 Music performance
10th March (w/b) PE Performance N5 & Higher
6th, 7th, 12th March Practical Cookery 
12th March National 5 Admin and IT Assignment 
11th and 13th March Higher Music Performance
13th March N5 D & M Assignment.
18th March AH Modern languages Talk assessments
20th March H D&M Assignment
23rd March (w/b) PE Performance 
24th March  Higher Admin and It Assignment

Please note that these dates are set to meet SQA deadline dates.


SQA timetable 2025

St Andrew's Academy Assessment Calendar

Supporting Your Child through their Exams

Please find below the information from the recent SQA information night.

Practice Exam Timetable

Revision Support

How to access the Achieve Website
e-sgiol website
Registration for e-Sgoil's 2025 Senior Phase Easter Study Support is now open. 
 
The timetable and registration form can be accessed via the link below. Please check the timetable to view the dates/times of the subject webinars that you would like to join.  All sessions are delivered by teachers and last year learners rated the quality of the support as "Excellent" so we would encourage pupils to make use of this offer.

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The timetable, registration form, and a range of supporting documentation can all be accessed here. 
Please note that the separate Evening Study Support webinar programme continues during term time until the start of the SQA exam diet. 

 
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Support Hand outs

SQA- Your Qualifications

SQA Results Day is August 5th 2025

​-the  information below will be updated for the 2025 Diet of exams

Tomorrow is Exam Results Day and we wish you the very best of luck!
Please find some information below you may find useful.  We have also posted lots of information on the school FB page and year group Teams.
If you do not receive your exam results or certificate, you should contact the school and ask for Ms McMillan.  Please have your SCN number available.
If you do not achieve the results you had hoped, for please read the information below.   If you wish to Appeal, you may speak to Ms McMillan for further advice. 
Members of school staff will be available on Tuesday 6th August between 10am and 1pm to discuss any concerns that our students may have about their SQA results. Please contact the school office on 0300 300 1440 to talk to a staff member
You will also find information at the SQA Learner Hub: 
https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/78137.10471.html
The Candidate Advice Line from 8am on results day 0345 279 1000
The SQA Results Helpline/ SDS 0808100 8000
If you are feeling anxious or stressed about receiving your results tomorrow, SAMH have shared some advice on how to prepare for what can be an emotional day.  
Take a look: https://blogs.sqa.org.uk/nationalqualifications/samh-exam-results-and-caring-for-our-mental-health/


SQA Appeals Service
The SQA Appeal Service will operate once students have received their grades. Learners will be able to appeal any of their final grades by requesting a review of their SQA marked assessment components.  In keeping with last year, please note that no additional evidence can be submitted from the school.
Appeals 2024 is a free service that students can use if they have concerns about a grade (or grades) on their results certificate. Students can appeal directly to the SQA or ask the school to do so.
The Appeal can be prioritised if the student has a conditional place at university or college, or in training or employment that depends on the grade.
What is Appeals 2024?
Please note that alternative assessment evidence will not be looked at.
This year an appeal will be considered by a senior marker who will carry out a marking review of the SQA-marked assessments.
This is not a re-mark.
A marking review checks that:
  • all parts of the SQA-assessments have been marked;
  • the marking is in line with national standards;
  • the marks given for each answer have been totalled correctly; and
  • the correct result has been entered on the SQA system.
Please note that after being reviewed, the result could stay the same, go up or go down.
Further information can be found here:
https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/79049.html


Change of subjects for S5/S6 students
Any S5 or S6 student who wishes to discuss a change of subjects after receiving their exams results can come into the school on Tuesday 13 August between 10am and 1pm and meet with members of staff. Students will also be able to discuss changing subjects upon their return to school on Friday 16 August.

Support Available

EXAM RESULTS DAY

All you need to know about your  exams 2024...

Your exams- what to expect

Candidate Advice Line

​The SQA Candidate Advice Line will run from the morning of 6th August providing general information to candidates and answering any questions they have about the layout of their Scottish Qualifications Certificate. The Candidate Advice Line operators will have no access to candidates’ results. Candidates enquiring about their results will be advised to contact their school or college.
   
The Candidate Advice Line will be open from 8am until 6pm on 6th August and from 9am until 5pm on 7, 8 and 9 August.      Candidates should also seek general information from www.sqa.org.uk


Useful links SQA.org.uk
e-sgoil.com
ucas.com
mindyertime.scot
myworldofwork.co.uk/pupils/results-help
myworldofwork.co.uk/schoolleaverstoolkit
whocaresscotland.org​
Please click on the link to find out important information about your exams.  This contains information about how to prepare for your exams and what happens on the day.   You will also find information about results day and appeals.   

SQA Learner Hub

SDS Exam Results Helpline

6Skills Development Scotland will run an Exam Results Helpline from 8 - 9 August, offering candidates impartial careers advice and information. 
Candidates can telephone 0808 100 8000 or visitwww.myworldofwork.co.uk/examresults
SQA Results Day August 6th 2024

Tuesday (6th August) is the official SQA Results day for our students. We wish all our young people who sat exams every success. We hope that students are rewarded for all their hard work.
Ms McMillan will be available on Tuesday 6 August between 10am and 1pm to discuss any concerns that you may have about your SQA results. Please contact the school office on 0300 300 1440 if you need to discuss your results.

SQA Appeals Service
The SQA Appeal Service will operate once students have received their grades. Please note that the SQA Appeals service has changed from last year's model and no additional evidence can be submitted from the school.
Appeals 2024 is a free service that students can use if they have concerns about a grade (or grades) on their results certificate. Students can appeal directly to the SQA or ask the school to do so.
The Appeal can be prioritised if the student has a conditional place at university or college, or in training or employment that depends on the grade.


What is Appeals 2024?

SQA Information- Appeals

The service will open on Results Day, Tuesday 6 August at 9 am.
Appeals 2023 is a free service that you can use if you have concerns about a grade (or grades) on your results certificate. You can appeal directly to the SQA or ask your school, college or training provider to do this for you .The SQA appeals guide for learners contains everything you need to know about the service


Last week, the SQA distributed printed copies of the your results booklet (https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/Your-Results-2024.pdf) directly to learners to ensure they understand the service.
The SQA have advised learners to speak to their teacher and SQA Co-ordinator (Ms McMillan) in the first instance if they have questions about their results or are considering submitting an appeal. Learners are also advised to speak to their centre if they have a conditional offer and need a grade A band 1 for a place at university or with an employer.


Full information about Appeals 2024 is available on the SQA website.-Learner Hub


Appeals 2024 has a different process to the one used last year as alternative assessment evidence will not be looked at.
This year an appeal will be considered by a senior marker who will carry out a marking review of the SQA-marked assessments.
This is not a re-mark.
A marking review checks that:
  • all parts of the SQA-assessments have been marked;
  • the marking is in line with national standards;
  • the marks given for each answer have been totalled correctly; and
  • the correct result has been entered on the SQA system.
Please note that after being reviewed, the result could stay the same, go up or go down.
Further information can be found here:
https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/79049.html
Although you can register your initial request for an Appeal, I would ask that you speak to Ms McMillan in order to process the final request.


Understanding your Certificate
https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/65952.html
​https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/70987.html
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Receiving results
If you do not receive your certificate by 1pm on results day, you should contact the school and Ms McMillan will be able to tell you your results and will work with us to find out what has happened to your certificate.
Change of S5/6 Subject after receiving results.
​Members of the Guidance Team will be available on Tuesday 13th August between 10am and 1pm to help any students who wish to change subjects. Students will also be able to change subjects when they return on Friday  16 August

We wish you the best on Results Day.

SQA
SQA - Scottish Qualifications Authority
www.sqa.org.uk


Exam Transport 2024

Exam Transport details for pupils who have exams which last beyond the school day, which are on holidays and in service days have been published on year group Teams.  (Impacts 28th April, 12th May, 26th May, 30th May.  

Further details can be provided by contacting the school. 

Key Information 

How to support your child with their examinations

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Supported Study Timetable

This will be updated shortly.

SQA News & Blogs

Easter School 2025  

This will be updated Easter 2025
 ​We look forward to seeing  all the pupils who have already signed up to Easter Supported Study! If you haven't done this yet, please click on the form below and fill in which sessions you intend to go to. If you have any question please come and speak to Miss Findlay or Ms McMillan.

Remember, there are study skills classes which will provide you with skills to aid you with your revision.  Please remember. that even though you may not have applied for an Easter Revision class, please do not sit at home and panic if you find yourself struggling with your revision.  Come in to school during scheduled times- we will not turn you away!
Good Luck, you can do it!!

How to revise for your Exams

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SQA Publications

My SQA


Less waiting and less stress.
Sign up to MySQA to receive your results by text and e-mail from 8am on Results Day

Registration is simple, all you need is your Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) and an e-mail address.
Register for MySQA



Revision

 SQA Revision
 
Exam timetable The 2025 exam timetable is available to access from the SQA Exam Timetable web page
Results day will be 5th August 2025.


Useful revision resources The following resources may be helpful to candidates preparing for exams.
Past papers Past papers are question papers that have been used for exams in previous years. They also come with marking instructions. You can access past papers by using our past paper service. 
Specimen Question Papers Specimen Question Papers were produced during the design and development of the National Qualifications to show what the exams would look like. They include marking instructions and can also be used for revision purposes. Specimen Question Papers are available from the relevant subject pages where they can be downloaded from the 'Assessment support' section.
Exemplar Question Papers Exemplar Question Papers are made up of older past paper questions which have been updated for the current National Courses. They also include marking instructions. Exemplar Question Papers are available for Higher and Advanced Higher and can be downloaded from the 'Assessment support' section of the relevant subject pages.
Hodder Education model papers Hodder Education has produced a range of revision materials aimed at those studying for National Qualifications. This includes model question papers.
BBC Bitesize website The BBC Bitesize website includes revision materials and quizzes for the National Qualifications. 

National 5: Revision in a Nutshell

http://www.npfs.org.uk/national-5-revision-in-a-nutshell/

These Revision in a Nutshell National 5 subject guides supplement learning and revision in class. They are organised alphabetically, by subject, covering 20 subjects which have exams and for which the SQA has provided relevant past paper questions. Please check with your teacher to ensure that the guides are relevant to you.  The SQA Specimen Paper and the marking instructions are the most important documents to look at – the BBC Bitesize guides are also really helpful and provide different revision materials.  See our Pointers for Parents and Pupils for more information.  Feedback on these is very welcome.   Good luck!
Our general guide to revision for parents and pupils, which contains links to key SQA and Education Scotland information,  is Pointers for Parents and Pupils: pointersforparents
View the SQA National 5 Specimen Papers for every subject with an exam here http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/69284.html
BBC Bitesize revision resources are available in most National 5 subjects here http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/levels/z6gw2hv
PDFs for National 5 Revision subject guides:
Biology: nutshells_revision_N5_biology
Business Management:  nutshells_revision_N5_businessmanagement
Chemistry:nutshells_revision_N5_chemistry
Classical Studies: nutshells_revision_N5_classicalstudies
Drama:nutshells_revision_N5_drama
Computing Science: nutshells_revision_N5_computingscience
Design & Manufacture:nutshells_revision_N5_design&manufacture
Engineering Science:nutshells_revision_N5_engineeringscience
English: nutshells_revision_N5_english
French: nutshells_revision_N5_french
Geography: nutshells_revision_N5_geography
German:nutshells_revision_N5_german
Graphic Communication: nutshells_revision_N5_graphiccommunication
Health & Food Technology: nutshells_revision_N5_health&foodtechnology
History: nutshells_revision_N5_history
Mathematics: nutshells_revision_N5_mathematics
Modern Studies: nutshells_revision_N5_modernstudies
Physics: nutshells_revision_N5_physics
Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies: nutshells_revision_N5_RMPS
Spanish: nutshells_revision_N5_spanish


National Parent Forum Scotland.

Use the following link to access helpful material for parents.
http://www.npfs.org.uk/nationals-in-a-nutshell/

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