Academic Results

Fettes College has consistently achieved outstanding examination results. Over the last decade we have topped the A Level and GCSE results for the whole of Scotland and now that we offer the IB as well, our UCAS points are higher than any other school in Scotland. Our results consistently ensure we are strongly placed in all UK league tables.

In 2010, the average points score according to the UCAS tariff was 444. An A* at A Level is 140 points; an A at Higher 72. The points for the IB depend on the overall score.

IB (2011)

  • 28% scored over 40 points (equivalent to over A*A*A*A* at A Level)
  • 53% scored over 36 points (equivalent to A*A*A A at A Level)
  • The average score was 36.2 points

Download IB Results 2011 [PDF - 11kB]

A LEVEL (2011)

  • 16% of all grades were A*
  • 45% of all grades were A* or A
  • 76% of all grades were A* A or B

Download Breakdown of A Level results 2010 [PDF - 180kB]

GCSE (2011)

  • 31% of all grades were A*
  • 66% of all grades were A* or A
  • 88% of all grades were A*, A or B
  • There was a 98% pass rate

OXBRIDGE 2011

  • 8 students secured places this year, 5 at Oxford and 3 at Cambridge