A Fife school altered exam results to improve pupils’ grades, the council has admitted.
Figures from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) show the unnamed school was reported over claims of falsified or improved results in Standard Grade English tests in 2011/12.
The revelation comes just days before pupils are due to receive this year’s batch of results, which have been dogged by complaints about the standard of some assessments.
A petition was launched after pupils complained the Higher maths exam was too hard.
A Fife Council spokesman said: “The information provided by the SQA is correct and appropriate action was taken at the time.”
The SQA figures also show officials looked into an accusation that a teacher in a South Ayrshire school altered results for National 4 and National 5 admin and IT exams.
South Ayrshire Council said: “The SQA agreed with the council that there was no evidence of assessment malpractice and no further action is required.”
Education Secretary Angela Constance will take part in two visits around the publication of results for national qualifications this week.
She will be in Glasgow to oversee final preparations for the Skills Development Scotland helpline and will visit a school in Edinburgh on Tuesday to meet youngsters getting their grades.