Researchers from the Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust (SSPDT) and Preston Lodge High School in East Lothian tracked attainment statistics for 78 Preston Lodge pupils between 2014 and 2024.

The results showed that students in the pipe band achieved more qualifications and had better overall outcomes than their peers.

According to the study, 52% of pipe band members attained five or more Highers, compared to 39% nationally and 27% at Preston Lodge; 41% left school with one or more Advanced Highers, compared to 18.7% nationally.

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