OVER 90 per cent of school leavers in the Borders are going on to positive destinations of work, training, or study – which is higher than the national average.
Figures released this week show that 94.3 per cent of those leaving school are furthering their education, whether it be academically or vocationally.
The national average is 92 per cent, which increased from 91.7 per cent in 2015.
In 2014/15, 66.3 per cent of school leavers in the Borders went on to higher or further education, while 23.4 per cent found work.
The combined number of young people going on to positive destinations in the Borders is at a record high – and a significant increase from the 87.4 per cent in 2009/10.
The figures were revealed in the Scottish Government’s ‘Summary statistics for attainment, leaver destinations and healthy living’ report.
MSP Christine Grahame said: “While these figures are hugely encouraging, there is more to do.
"The SNP has put improving attainment at schools at the heart of our plans for government and closing the attainment gap between young people from our most and least deprived areas is our priority over the next five years.”
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All primary pupils in the Borders are also meeting the national target of at least two hours of PE per week.
The Healthy Living Survey 2016 showed that the number of primary school pupils in the Borders receiving at least 120 minutes of PE has increased from 80 per cent in 2012 to 100 per cent this year.
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