South Lanarkshire Council has 124 primary schools, 19 secondary schools, 9 Special Education Needs schools and 2 independent schools.
Percentage of P3, P4, P6 and P7 pupils achieving or exceeding the appropriate 5-14 national assessment level for their stage in reading, writing and mathematics.
5-14 Attainment Levels in South Lanarkshire
Subject
2004
2005
2006
2007
Reading
83%
82%
84%
84%
Writing
74%
74%
75%
76%
Mathematics
85%
86%
86%
86%
SLC Education Resources
Examination Results 2006/2007
Attainment by the end of S4
% S4 roll gaining 5+ awards at level 3 or better
% S4 roll gaining 5+ awards at level 4 or better
% S4 roll gaining 5+ awards at level 5 or better
South Lanarkshire
90%
74%
32%
Scotland
91%
75%
32%
Attainment by the end of S5
% S4 roll gaining 5+ awards at level 5 or better
% S4 roll gaining 1+ awards at level 6 or better
% S4 roll gaining 3+ awards at level 6 or better
South Lanarkshire
47%
40%
24%
Scotland
46%
38%
22%
Attainment by the end of S6
% S4 roll gaining 3+ awards at level 6 or better
% S4 roll gaining 5+ awards at level 6 or better
% S4 roll gaining 1+ awards at level 7 or better
South Lanarkshire
29%
18%
10%
Scotland
29%
19%
12%
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is used as the basis for reporting attainment.
The SCQF levels are shown below for information.