Moray schools celebrate improvements in literacy and numeracy
Moray schools are celebrating improvements in literacy and numeracy across both primary and secondary stages, with new Curriculum for Excellence data showing clear progress since last year.
Results show rising attainment in several key areas, with Moray performing particularly well in older year groups and continuing to close gaps with national averages.
At P1, children continue to make a strong start to learning, with listening and talking at 87%, in line with national levels. Reading is recorded at 80%, writing at 76%, and numeracy at 81%, all close to national figures.
The P4 results show encouraging progress. Writing has improved by 5% since last year, with reading, listening and talking also moving in a positive direction. Overall, literacy has increased to 70%, marking Moray’s strongest performance at this stage since 2019.
Pupils at P7 are leaving primary school with strong skills. Reading has increased to 84% and is now above the national average. Writing has risen by 5% and is also performing above national levels. Overall, literacy has improved by 3%, with numeracy up by 5% and now in line with national figures, showing good progress over time.
At S3, young people continue to achieve strong results, with overall literacy at 87% and listening and talking, reading and writing all at 89%. Writing has improved again this year, while numeracy remains steady at 86%. At the fourth level, literacy has increased to 64%, the highest level to date and above the national average, with listening and talking rising to 70%, also above national levels.
While numeracy has dipped slightly at S3, targeted support is already in place to help pupils continue building skills and confidence.
Chair of Moray Council’s Education, Children’s, and Leisure Services Committee, Cllr Kathleen Robertson, said: “These are encouraging results for Moray and reflect the hard work of pupils, staff and families across our schools. To build on this progress, we’re continuing to focus on high-quality teaching, strong leadership, and early support for those who need it most. By working closely with schools and sharing what works well, we aim to help every child and young person achieve their full potential.”