High rates of attainment at all levels

Strong examination results continue throughout S4, S5 and S6 at Robert Gordon’s College with S5 seeing one of their top years for Higher results.

Pupils, parents and staff are once again delighted to see the tradition of academic success continue, year on year. In the National 5 examinations taken by S4 pupils, 71% were awarded A grades, with 88% gaining either an A or a B grade. This success was from over 1400 examination entries with an open presentation policy. Sixty-one S4 pupils gained A grades in all eight of their National 5 subjects preparing them well for their Higher studies.

In the S5 Higher examinations 85% of the grades awarded were at A or B. Within this year group, 56 pupils gained A grades in each of their five Highers in their first sitting. Six out of every ten passes achieved at Higher were A grade.

At Advanced Higher in S6, 67% of grades were awarded at A or B. Seven S6 candidates achieved all four of their Advanced Higher examinations at A grade, with a further 16 S6 pupils gaining all three of their Advanced Highers at A grade.

Simon Mills, head of Robert Gordon’s College congratulated the Senior School pupils' on their successes saying: “The 2019 SQA examination results underline another successful year at Robert Gordon’s College. I congratulate our S4, S5 and S6 pupils who continue to balance challenging and broad learning experiences with extracurricular activities which are important in setting the foundations for life beyond school. We wish those who leave for university, employment and further courses of study every success in the next stage of their educational journey, in their working lives and beyond. We are proud to see how our pupils progress over the years with the support of their teachers enabling them to be the best they can be.”

School Captain Rohan Mudkavi (S6) has been travelling New Zealand during the Summer. He said: “I was in the rather unusual position of getting my exam results whilst abroad - I am currently in New Zealand on the Otaki Scholarship associated with being head Boy of Robert Gordon's College. I was quite nervous about getting the results, as I had to get three As out of my four subjects to gain a place to study Medicine at Cambridge University. Luckily I was able to get 4 As - I was ecstatic when I received the text! I have a strong passion for science and the distinctly scientific course at Cambridge will allow me to develop the skills that are needed for a career in medicine. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and would just like to thank all the teachers at Robert Gordon's College who have helped to make this happen.”

Iona Phimister (S5) commented: “I’m certain my house was not the only one full of tension this morning so I am relieved and happy to have got five As. There’s plenty of work ahead though with the UCAT (The University Clinical Aptitude) test this summer and then my Advanced Highers, together with my new responsibilities as School Captain in the next school session. I’m really looking forward to a busy final year at Robert Gordon’s College. All this would not be possible without the amazing support of my friends and all of the teachers at Gordon’s.”