Welcome back to the annual SQA data crunch! If you are new here, you need to know I am both a statistics nerd and I love nothing more than talking about RMPS. You can read last year’s exam analysis here. All of these statistics are available on the Qualifications Scotland statistics page, it is a beauty of a page.
This year, the story for RMPS is incredibly positive. We are seeing growth in attainment, candidate numbers, and a continued commitment to inclusive education. However, the data also highlights a hidden workload crisis that every RMPS teacher in Scotland will recognise.
The Big Picture: RMPS is Growing!
One of the most exciting takeaways from the 2026 data is that candidate numbers are continuing their upward trajectory across the board.
- National 5: 2,840 entries (+11.2% increase from 2025)
- Higher: 3,820 entries (which is around the same as last year)
- Advanced Higher: 240 entries (+7.0% increase)
This is amazing news for the subject and proves its enduring value. More people are starting to take notice of what we do in our classrooms. I would love to know what departments are doing to increase uptake. We are still the quiet cousin of the giants of the three ‘big’ social subjects. Is it a case that we start bad-mouthing them and steal their candidates? Or do we work in partnership and create a complementary curriculum where pupils can see the world through a different lens? I suppose that all boils down to how the dreaded columns work. There absolutely is still a large piece of work to do in subject promotion.
FYI—just on the “should we start to bad-mouth other social subjects?” thought: if that’s the route you are going down, RMPS has the highest average mark by a massive gap in all three levels!
Overall Mean Score (2026)
- National 5: RMPS 66.0% | Modern Studies 63.1% | History 62.7% | Geography 61.2%
- Higher: RMPS 66.5% | History 61.9% | Geography 59.4% | Modern Studies 59.2%
- Advanced Higher: RMPS 70.9% | Geography 64.1% | Modern Studies 62.8% | History 61.6%
How RMPS Stacks Up Across the Wider Curriculum
When you look beyond social subjects, RMPS isn’t just holding its own—it is actively outperforming major core and STEM subjects across Scotland in A-C pass rates and Grade A allocations. So it’s got academic rigour and stacks up well with the others. It’s also worth remembering this when it comes to telling people why they should take RMPS.
| Level | RMPS A-C Pass Rate | RMPS Grade A Rate | Comparable Subject Pass Rates (A-C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| National 5 | 78.4% | 47.5% | Chemistry (77.5%), Modern Studies (76.7%), History (74.5%), Geography (72.7%), Physics (72.3%), Maths (70.6%), Biology (67.1%) |
| Higher | 81.4% | 48.3% | History (80.7%), Geography (76.8%), English (75.9%), Chemistry (75.9%), Physics (74.4%), Maths (73.6%), Biology (71.8%) |
| Advanced Higher | 89.2% | 58.8% | English (84.5%), History (80.5%), Modern Studies (79.7%), Chemistry (74.7%), Physics (74.6%), Biology (66.1%) |
National 4: The Inclusive Foundation
National 4 continues to see massive accreditation across the country. In some local authorities it was the most popular National 4. This is most possibly because many schools are putting whole cohorts of candidates through the award during core time. There are strengths and weaknesses of this; I understand why it is done but it also adds massive amounts of workload pressure onto staff. You don’t see pupils doing National 4 English or History in a period a week! Could you imagine the fuss that would be kicked up!
- Total National 4 Awards: 7,210 awards
- Gender Balance: 52.1% female (3,760 awards) to 47.9% male (3,450 awards)
National 5: An Incredible Year for Candidates
If you teach National 5, take a bow. The attainment statistics this year are nothing short of phenomenal.
- The mean mark for the National 5 RMPS assessment has increased by a staggering 14 marks compared to last year.
- An incredible 5 candidates achieved absolute full marks overall.
This is an amazing achievement that shows we are getting better as a subject at delivering our courses. I think this might be due to the recent reigniting of curriculum groups, professional networking, and organisations such as STARME who are facilitating CLPL for practitioners. We are understanding how to teach and how marks are awarded a little more clearly. I do think there is scope for more of this, as I would be the first to admit my confidence on how marks are awarded in National 5 isn’t always as strong as it is in Higher.
National 5 Gender Breakdown
As candidates progress to National 5, we see a shift in the gender balance.
- Female Candidates: 1,945 entries (68.4% of the cohort) | 80.8% A-C Pass Rate
- Male Candidates: 900 entries (31.6% of the cohort) | 73.3% A-C Pass Rate
There is a there are twice as many females as males taking National 5 RMPS. Also interesting that females out perform males too. This is something I have historically seen in my senior classes; with it tending to be more females than males and I wondered how or what others are doing to combat this gender imbalance.
Higher
It makes sense that the component marks in Higher are a little skewed, with Paper 1 being four essays and Paper 2 being one—and one where you can go into the exam pretty sure of one of the three questions that will appear! However, it is great to see improvements being made in both sections of the component marks.
Higher Component Improvements
- Paper 1 (World Religion, Morality & Belief): Mean mark jumped by nearly 10%!
- Paper 2 (Religious & Philosophical Questions): Mean mark improved by 6%.
The improvement in the average mark is excellent! It strongly suggests that centres are sharing good practice and finding out exactly how to help candidates maximise their marks. I changed how I taught World Religion recently—I taught Sikhism for the first time, and my results were the best I have ever had!
Shoutout to the 10 Higher candidates who achieved 100% across the board!
Higher Gender & Progression Trends
At Higher level, the Gender imbalance is still there. What can we be doing differently?
- Female Candidates: 2,800 entries (73.3% of the cohort) | 82.7% A-C Pass Rate | 49.1% Grade A Rate
- Male Candidates: 1,020 entries (26.7% of the cohort) | 78.2% A-C Pass Rate | 45.9% Grade A Rate
Assessment Arrangements
Now we come to a really interesting part of the 2026 data: Assessment Arrangements. When you look across the humanities, RMPS consistently records the highest rate of pupils requiring additional support.
The 2026 Support Reality
- National 5: 32.3% of RMPS candidates used an assessment arrangement.
- Higher: 31.0% of RMPS candidates used an assessment arrangement.
- Advanced Higher: 26.1% of RMPS candidates used an assessment arrangement.
Nearly one in three pupils sitting an RMPS exam this year required support. This is fascinating, and it aligns with what so many of us experience: RMPS is frequently the subject pupils are coursed into to get that vital additional support. My own personal policy has always been that we will try our absolute best to get what we can for our pupils. There are so many young people in our rooms who are amazing at debates, possess incredible critical thinking skills, and offer profound analysis during class discussion. But when it comes to the strict, literacy-focused essay writing of the exam, they struggle without adaptations. It’s a shame our assessment model can shut so many brilliant thinkers out, but it is a point of immense professional pride that we are making the subject as inclusive as possible.
However, what the QS reports don’t show you is the story behind those percentages. They don’t show the mountains of extra paperwork, the endless administration, the meticulous evidence gathering, and the sheer amount of time it takes teachers to ensure all learners are included. That dedication deserves to be formally recognised.
Religion, Belief and Values Award
With the increased pressure on schools to ensure attainment for all and looking at alternatives for qualifications. The figures below of the RBV Awards are not surprising. The number of awards have doubled at every level. There is absolutely a place for the RBV but I also feel that there isn’t enough information or support this award from Qualifications Scotland. It would be good to see more examples of what schools are doing with this and more understandings of the standards expected.
| SCQF Level | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| SCQF Level 3 | 160 | 70 | 150 | 195 | 245 |
| SCQF Level 4 | 1,170 | 1,815 | 1,940 | 1,730 | 2,170 |
| SCQF Level 5 | 1,415 | 1,515 | 2,340 | 2,620 | 2,845 |
| SCQF Level 6 | 695 | 830 | 1,425 | 1,445 | 1,560 |
A Quick Note on Philosophy
While RMPS is expanding, candidate numbers for Philosophy present a contrasting picture across the Senior Phase:
- National 5 Philosophy: 220 total entries (140 female / 80 male) with an overall 64.5% A-C pass rate (65.2% female / 62.8% male).
- Higher Philosophy: 485 total entries (295 female / 190 male) with an overall 64.9% A-C pass rate (66.1% female / 63.0% male).
Philosophy entries remain modest and show a slight decline compared to previous years. The lower pass rates relative to RMPS (64.5% vs 78.4% at N5) show that it is an academically demanding subject but one that perhaps require more investment and support.
The 2026 Awards
And now to celebrate some successes across the country; here are some highlights from local authorities.
- The Uptake Award (The Council with most entries)
- National 4: North Lanarkshire Council — 1,350 awards (+280 year-on-year growth).
- National 5: West Lothian Council & The City of Edinburgh Council — Joint leaders with 220 entries each.
- Higher: The City of Edinburgh Council — 315 entries.
- The Smart Cookie Award (Awarded to the council with the most ‘A’ Grades percentage across most entries)
- National 5: East Renfrewshire Council — 64.6% Grade A rate across 205 entries (West Dunbartonshire achieved 66.7% across 10 entries).
- Higher: Perth & Kinross Council — 69.2% Grade A rate across 130 entries (Orkney Islands achieved 83.3% across 5 entries).
- The Pass Award (Highest A-C Pass Rate):
- National 5: West Dunbartonshire Council — 100.0% Pass Rate (10 entries), followed by East Renfrewshire Council at 89.3% (205 entries).
- Higher: Perth & Kinross Council — 93.1% Pass Rate (130 entries).
- The Most Improved Award (Most Improved A-C Pass Rate):
- National 5: Moray Council — Pass rate jumped +16.8% (Leaping from 60.8% in 2025 to 77.6% in 2026).
- Higher: Perth & Kinross Council — Pass rate surged +32.9% (Surging from 60.2% in 2025 to 93.1% in 2026).
Regional Headlines Across All 32 Local Authorities
I thought since we had the data, we could look at key headlines from each of the 32 local authorities. I find it very interesting to see many of the council who are putting lots of candidates through National 4 don’t have high RMPS uptake in National 5 or Higher. This is a shame for progression but could also mean that practitioners are being asked to put lots of pupils through the National 4 in core time, but this doesn’t allow for senior classes to be run. As I have said I could debate back and forward with myself every year about whether to certificate in Core time. We trialled it last year but due to staff absence, other priorities we ended up with just a few pupils getting units. We always have said we are not forcing pupils to do qualifications but if they are completing the work that aligns with he outcomes anyway then that should be credited. We do need a happy medium; something that is a meaningful recognition of the work of Core RMPS. That is where the RBV Award could work.
| Local Authority | RMPS 2026 Journalistic Summary |
| Aberdeen City Council | In Aberdeen City, RMPS continues to prove it stands firmly in a league of its own. While National 4 passes saw a minor dip to 300 awards, senior phase attainment was nothing short of spectacular. At Higher level, RMPS comfortably outpaced its social subject counterparts—History, Geography, and Modern Studies—securing an authority-topping 84.4% A-C pass rate. Even more impressively, a massive 47.7% of all Higher RMPS candidates walked away with a Grade A, leaving traditional mainstays like Higher English (23.0% Grade As) trailing far behind. |
| Aberdeenshire Council | In Aberdeenshire, RMPS absolutely dominated its humanities cousins at the National 5 level. Candidates secured a massive 84.4% A-C pass rate, confidently outperforming History, Geography, and Modern Studies. It also firmly crushed the STEM average by beating out National 5 Biology by over 19 percentage points. Moving into the senior phase, the subject saw a phenomenal 44% uptake boom at Higher since 2022. The 210 Higher entries achieved a huge 11.0% pass rate rise to 84.2%. Best of all, an incredible 59.3% of those Higher candidates achieved a Grade A, far surpassing local averages in core subjects like English and showcasing immense academic rigour. |
| Angus Council | Angus Council is seeing an absolute RMPS renaissance. Not only has pupil uptake surged by 150% at both N4 and N5 over the last five years, but their Higher candidates just posted a massive 20% jump in pass rates – while simultaneously tying for the highest Grade A allocation across the entire social subjects faculty. |
| Argyll and Bute Council | In Argyll and Bute, RMPS established itself as a frontrunner among the humanities at the National 5 level. The subject secured a highly impressive 80.3% A-C pass rate, confidently topping History, Geography, and Modern Studies. It also heavily outpaced local STEM averages, beating National 5 Biology by nearly 17 percentage points. National 4 awards are rising within the council. At Higher level, RMPS candidates claimed the highest proportion of top grades (36.8%Grade A) across all social subject counterparts. |
| City of Glasgow Council | Across the Senior Phase, National 4 RMPS awards have risen by an incredible 148% since 2022, surging from 350 to 870passes to make Glasgow one of the highest volume local authorities for the subject in the country. This strong engagement translated into high-level success at Higher, where RMPS truly shined by securing a brilliant 34.1% Grade A rate. This firmly outranked traditional social subject counterparts like History, Geography, and Modern Studies across the authority. |
| Clackmannanshire Council | In Clackmannanshire, it is important to contextualise the data by remembering it is a highly compact local authority with a naturally smaller uptake. However, even with this tighter cohort, RMPS candidates demonstrated remarkable year-on-year growth across the Senior Phase. At the National 5 level, the subject posted an 11.9% attainment leap, with the A-C pass rate moving from 72.7% in 2025 to an impressive 84.6% this year. At Higher level, there was a 82.9% A-C pass rate, ranking highly against its humanities counterparts across the authority. |
| Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar | In Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, cohort numbers are naturally small due to the island geography, meaning individual candidate performance carries significant weight. In the Senior Phase, Higher RMPS candidates achieved an outstanding 100% A-C pass rate, recording a flawless sweep for the authority. |
| Dumfries and Galloway Council | In Dumfries and Galloway, RMPS maintains a consistent footprint across the Senior Phase. National 4 awards remained steady with 45 passes recorded. At National 5, a cohort of 85 pupils achieved a 69.9% pass rate, while progression into the upper school remained strong with 70 candidates presented at Higher level, demonstrating sustained engagement with the subject across the local authority. |
| Dundee City Council | Engagement begins with 20 awards at National 3 and 35 awards at National 4 in the Senior Phase. At National 5 level, candidates achieved a robust 77.8% A-C pass rate from a cohort of 45 pupils. This solid foundation built into exceptional performance at Higher, where 110 entries secured a 76.9% A-C pass rate alongside an outstanding 48.1% Grade A rate. |
| East Ayrshire Council | While National 4 awards remained strong with 270 passes recorded, uptake at the National 5 and Higher levels was notably smaller. From a cohort of just 25 entries at National 5, candidates achieved a fantastic 80% A-C pass rate. At Higher level, a cohort of 55, an outstanding 50 candidates secured A-C grades, resulting in a superb 90.9% pass rate. This demonstrates that while the numbers progressing to formal exams are low, those who do are receiving high-quality instruction and achieving excellent outcomes. |
| East Dunbartonshire Council | In East Dunbartonshire, RMPS exhibits a fascinating presentation pattern; highly concentrated lower-level uptake that explodes at Higher. National 4 recorded 25 passes, while National 5 saw a modest cohort of just 50 entries – suggesting perhaps only two or three dedicated classes across the entire authority. Despite the smaller numbers, these candidates achieved a solid 74% A-C pass rate. At Higher level, however, uptake more than doubled to a highly impressive 120candidates. This substantial cohort delivered outstanding results, securing a 91.7% A-C pass rate and an exceptional 55.8% Grade A rate. |
| East Lothian Council | RMPS exhibits notably low uptake, suggesting the subject is perhaps delivered in only a few dedicated classes across the authority. At the foundation of the Senior Phase, National 3 recorded 60 awards, while National 4 saw 35 passes. Progressing to National 5, a cohort of 60 entries secured a 69.5% A-C pass rate, with 30.5% achieving a Grade A. At Higher level, from a similarly sized cohort of just 55 candidates, the performance was outstanding: 50 pupils secured A-C grades, resulting in a superb 90.9% pass rate alongside a 45.5% Grade A rate. Furthermore, a very small presentation at Advanced Higher achieved a 100% A-C pass rate. This demonstrates that while the numbers progressing to formal exams remain very low, those who do are receiving high-quality instruction and achieving excellent outcomes. |
| Falkirk Council | The Senior Phase starts exceptionally strong with 30 awards at National 3 and an impressive 235 passes at National 4.As the cohort transitions into National 5, a group of 85 entries delivered outstanding results, securing an 82.4% A-C pass rate, with more than half of all candidates (52.9%) attaining a Grade A. This continues into Higher level, where a larger cohort of 100 entries achieved 84.3% A-C pass rate, alongside a 47.1% Grade A rate. |
| Fife Council | At National 4, there is a massive cohort securing 405 passes. However, moving into National 5, presentations drop sharply to a small cohort of just 60 entries. Despite this tiny uptake, those who did sit National 5 RMPS achieved a solid 69.4% A-C pass rate. The narrative shifts dramatically at Higher level, where uptake successfully rebounds to 195 entries achieving a 77.3% A-C pass rate. Even more remarkably, candidates secured a phenomenal 47.9% Grade A rate. This result didn’t just outpace other social subjects; it made RMPS the second-highest attaining subject for A grades across the entire authority, trailing only behind ESOL. |
| Highland Council | The authority recorded 185 passes at National 4. Moving into National 5, a steady cohort of 120 entries delivered strong results, achieving a 77.3% A-C pass rate alongside a notable 40.3% Grade A rate. Interestingly Higher, also registered precisely 120 entries. The Higher cohort matched its National 5 counterpart with a 76% A-C pass rate, with 41.3% gaining an A. When viewed against other social subjects in the authority, RMPS significantly beats History (30.6%), Geography (24.1%), and Modern Studies (22.7%) in securing top-tier Grade A success. This demonstrates a reliable, high-quality academic pathway for pupils across Scotland’s geographically largest council area. |
| Inverclyde Council | At National 4, the authority recorded a massive cohort of 355 passes. However, when looking at National 5, entries drop to 40, suggesting that attainment in RMPS happens during core time. Candidates maintained a solid 69% A-C pass rate and a strong 35.7% Grade A rate. At Higher level, there are 60 candidates. This cohort achieved a respectable 73.8% A-C pass rate and an impressive 37.7% Grade A rate. |
| Midlothian Council | Uptake in Midlothian is very small. with only 15 passes at National 4 and 35 entries at National 5 and 45 at Higher. There surprisingly was 125 National 3 passes. However, the small cohort that does study RMPS at Higher performs well with 40 successful A-C passes out of those 45 entries, reflecting a solid engagement with the discipline for dedicated specialist learners. |
| North Ayrshire Council | The authority recorded 180 passes at National 3, but only 35 awards at National 4, which is an interesting statistic for uptake. Uptake remains relatively small as learners progress into the upper Senior Phase, with 70 entries at National 5and 60 entries at Higher. Despite these compact cohort sizes, candidates perform impressively well: National 5, learners achieved a solid 71.8% A-C pass rate alongside a 33.8% Grade A return. At Higher there was an 80% A-C pass rate and a standout 40% Grade A rate. |
| North Lanarkshire Council | A massive 2,100 students studied RMPS in 2026 across National 3 through Higher. The authority recorded an exceptional 1,350 passes at National 4, dwarfing major social subjects like History (715) and Modern Studies (425), suggesting whole cohort core delivery. North Lanarkshire maintains strong specialist progression paths with 105 entries at National 5 (achieving a 78.1% A-C pass rate and a stellar 45.7% Grade A return) and 295 entries at Higher (delivering 215 passes at A-C, representing a 72.5% success rate). |
| Orkney Islands Council | The authority recorded 105 passes at National 4, substantially outstripping other social subjects like History (35) and Geography (25), which highlights a prominent role for RMPS in core curriculum delivery across island secondary schools. Entries narrow significantly as learners progress, with suppressed numbers at National 5 and an ultra-exclusive cohort of just 5 entries at Higher. Despite the tiny cohort size, that Higher group achieved a flawless 100% A-C pass rate, with an exceptional 83.3% Grade A return. |
| Perth & Kinross Council | The authority logged 165 passes at National 4 alongside 35 at National 3. At National 5, a solid cohort of 90entries secured a strong 76.9% A-C pass rate and a 36.3% Grade A return. Entries expand significantly at Higher to 130 candidates. This group delivered exceptional performance across the board: an incredible 93.1%achieved an A-C pass, and a staggering 69.2% secured a Grade A. When compared to other social subjects in the authority at Higher—such as History (37% Grade A, 83.6% A-C) and Modern Studies (42.4% Grade A, 82.6% A-C)—RMPS not only outperforms them comfortably in volume and success rates but establishes itself as an elite, high-performing academic powerhouse within the region. |
| Renfrewshire Council | The authority registered 175 passes at National 3 and an impressive 530 passes at National 4, outdoing mainstream subjects like History (315) and Modern Studies (175). Progression into the upper Senior Phase, with 125 entries at National 5 and 145 entries at Higher. Performance at the top end is exceptionally strong. At National 5, RMPS achieved a 52.4% Grade A rate, comfortably beating History (35.4%) and Geography (38.4%). At Higher, there was a 52.7%Grade A return and an 83.6% A-C pass rate, cementing its status as an elite, high-performing academic discipline within the region. |
| Scottish Borders Council | The authority recorded 105 passes at National 4 alongside 10 passes at National 3. Entries transition into targeted senior pathways, with 60 entries at National 5 and 45 entries at Higher. At Higher, RMPS candidates secured a striking 47.7% Grade A return, comfortably outpacing regional counterparts such as History (33.0%), Modern Studies (34.5%), and Geography (37.3%). This demonstrates that where RMPS runs as an upper-school elective in the Borders, it is taught well. |
| Shetland Islands Council | The authority recorded 10 passes at National 4 alongside a focused specialist cohort of 25 entries at National 5 and 30entries at Higher. At National 5, candidates achieved an impressve 91.3% A-C pass rate alongside a remarkable 52.2%Grade A return, comfortably surpassing regional counterparts like Geography (22.8% Grade A) and History (38.5% Grade A). At Higher, the subject delivered an immaculate 100% A-C pass rate, driven by an extraordinary 64.3% Grade A return (with 20 out of 30 candidates securing a top-band A). |
| South Ayrshire Council | The authority recorded 65 passes at National 3 alongside 210 passes at National 4. Progression continues with 130 entries at National 5 and 175 entries at Higher. South Ayrshire’s senior candidates deliver standout academic returns. At Higher, the subject achieved an impressive 82.3% A-C pass rate coupled with a stellar 47.4% Grade A return, comfortably outperforming mainstream social subjects like History (35.6% Grade A) and Geography (35.3% Grade A). |
| South Lanarkshire Council | The authority recorded a staggering 915 passes at National 4(alongside 55 passes at National 3). Progression into the upper Senior Phase is smaller with 75 entries at National 5 and 135 entries at Higher. Where schools run RMPS the results are great. At Higher, the RMPS cohort secured a commanding 46.3% Grade A return, dramatically outperforming its larger mainstream counterparts like History (34.0% Grade A), Geography (33.8% Grade A), and Modern Studies (23.5% Grade A). |
| Stirling Council | Uptake shows 15 passes at National 3 and 110 passes at National 4. Progression is there, with 90 entries at National 5and 135 entries at Higher. At Higher, the subject secured a 60.9% Grade A return alongside an impressive 85.0% A-C pass rate, outperforming social subjects such as History (44.1% Grade A), Geography (36.7% Grade A), and Modern Studies (36.1% Grade A). This shows at National 5, where RMPS gained a 54.4% Grade A rate. |
| City of Edinburgh Council | There are 25 passes at National 3 and 180 passes at National 4. RMPS draws considerable numbers, with 220 entries at National 5 and 315 entries at Higher. At Higher, RMPS candidates achieved an impressive 43.6% Grade A return, outpacing the top-band attainment of History (38.0% Grade A), Geography (37.6% Grade A), and Modern Studies (34.5% Grade A). This is mirrored at National 5, where the subject’s 45.9% Grade A rate comfortably outperforms Geography and History. |
| Moray Council | With only 5 passes at National 3 and 40 passes at National 4, it suggests that schools in Moray are not putting whole cohorts through the qualification. Moray presented a group of 60 entries at National 5 and an identical 60 entries at Higher. At National 5, RMPS achieved a standout 37.9% Grade A return, outperforming Geography (30.7% Grade A), History (29.2% Grade A), and Modern Studies (28.9% Grade A). This is similar at Higher, where RMPS again led the faculty with an impressive 33.3% Grade A rate (20 A-grades from 60 entries). |
| West Dunbartonshire Council | The authority recorded 70 passes at National 4 and just 10 candidates presented for National 5. There was 70 entries at Higher which is in line with Social Subjects. The small National 5 gained a 100% A-C pass rate alongside a phenomenal 66.7% Grade A return. At Higher there was a 61.8% Grade A rate. This is significantly higher than Modern Studies (26.2% Grade A) and History (18.3% Grade A) showing that although small it is mighty. |
| West Lothian Council | National 4 awards registered 60 passes. National 5 presentations expanded to 220 pupils, while Higher RMPS delivered an 82.5% pass rate across 200 candidates. |
Final Thoughts
Overall, 2026 has proven that RMPS is far from a filler subject – it is an academic, inclusive, and rapidly growing discipline delivered by incredibly dedicated practitioners.
How did the 2026 diet treat your department? Are you seeing similar trends in your option choices, or have you cracked a specific strategy for National 5 exam technique? Drop your thoughts, triumphs, and reflections in the comments below!