An investigation has been launched into a north-east school after prelim exams papers were leaked to pupils in error.
Ellon Academy has been forced to create new papers for pupils who are due to sit exams later this month.
Aberdeenshire council confirmed the computer system breach, but that only a small number of students were affected – the exam subject involved has not been identified.
Head of Secondary Education, Vincent Docherty, said: “A small number of pupils at Ellon Academy sitting prelims in one subject have been affected by the exam papers becoming public ahead of the exam date.
“The school and council are investigating how the information breaches occurred and to make sure all pupils have a fair chance during their prelims we have set a new date and papers.”
School exam paper scrapped after Ellon pupils get results from computer leak
