On the most recent figures available, 93.5% of young people were in a positive destination, an increase from 93.1% in the previous year, which is the joint highest since records ever began.

The Scottish Government's school leaver follow-up destinations release (June 2026) reports 93.5% of 2024-25 leavers in a positive follow-up destination, up from 93.1% for 2023-24, described as the joint-highest level since consistent records began (equalling 2021-22).

▸ Scottish Government (press release) — More school leavers in positive destinations

Checked Wed 1 Jul, 09:59 · Broadcast: First Minister's Questions (Party Leaders) - 25 June 2026

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