These are the best performing state high schools in Renfrewshire, according to the latest exam data available just released by the Scottish Government.
Each school has been measured on the percentage of pupils who received the Scottish Government’s educational “gold standard” of five Highers, or their equivalent – based on data published by the Scottish Government on its own website.
The top performing school in Renfrewshire this year in terms of academic attainment was Gryffe High School - which was ranked as the 21st best performing high school in Scotland.
These Higher result tables do not reflect schools or rank them in terms of ‘best to worst’ as that would fail to take into account factors such as the support offered to children with complex needs, the effort and quality of the teaching staff, working conditions for said staff, quality of the student experience, the funding the school receives from Renfrewshire Council, or whether or not the school is serving an underprivileged and disadvantaged area within the local authority.
Throughout our coverage, we use ‘Highers’ as a term to mean both Highers and equivalent qualifications at SCQF level 6 and above, such as Skills for Work Higher awards.
5. Castlehead High School
Castlehead High School in Paisley saw 41% of pupils achieving at least five Higher qualifications. They rank 126th in Scotland and fifth in Renfrewshire. | Google Maps
6. St Andrew’s Academy
St Andrew’s Academy in Paisley is the sixth best performing school in Renfrewshire and ranked 126th in Scotland.. Overall, 41% of pupils gain at least five Higher qualifications. | St Andrew’s Academy
7. Gleniffer High School
Gleniffer High School saw 39% of their pupils achieve at least five Higher qualifications. It ranks seventh in Renfrewshire and 143rd in Scotland. | Supplied
8. Paisley Grammar School
Paisley Grammar School saw 39% of their pupils leaving school with five or more Highers. The school is ranked as Scotland's 143rd best performing school and Renfrewshire's eighth. | Paisley Grammar School