The rankings in the The Sunday Times Schools Guide are determined by the proportion of students at 12 secondary schools achieving five or more Higher passes in 2018 (which is given a double weighting), and the proportions gaining five or more National 5 qualifications and two or more Advanced Highers. Here are the 12 top-performing independent Scottish secondary schools as ranked by exam results. Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
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Ian Snodin in action against The Rams at Elland Road.
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Goals from Keith Edwards and John Sheridan won the game for the Whites. Derby won the title that season.
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Ian Baird celebrates scoring under the Elland Road floodlights.
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The Seagulls goalie is left rooted to the spot as John Sheridan's strike hits the back of the net. Brighton finished bottom of the table that season.