An Angus teacher has been disciplined following an investigation into a Higher history exam debacle at a local secondary.
However, it has now emerged that seven affected pupils have had their marks upgraded after an appeal.
The probe was mounted after 11 of 19 pupils from Carnoustie High School failed the Higher amidst claims that they had not been taught a topic which was part of the paper.
Following the release of Higher results in August, the school was approached by a number of parents concerned that children who had been told they were likely to receive a high level pass had either done badly, or failed the exam completely.
The Courier was told that the exam paper included questions on pre-war Germany which had not been expected by pupils.
Parents said that they initially feared the results were part of a Scotland-wide picture before it emerged that Carnoustie had fared particularly badly.
It is now believed that a teacher at the centre of the inquiry has been censured.
When news of the matter broke, Angus Council said it would not comment on individual personnel matters but it is understood the teacher remains an employee of the authority, at another Angus secondary.
Last night a spokesperson for the council issued a brief statement, saying the “personnel matter has been concluded”, adding: “Following a process as set out by the SQA, the school submitted 10 requests for a re-mark for the Higher History exam on behalf of pupils at Carnoustie High School. Seven of these 10 have been awarded a pass or an improved grade.”