The Sierra Leone Ministry of Basic And Senior Secondary School Education (MBSSE) has on the 14th of August 2024 announced the release of the 2024 National Primary School Examination results.

The announcement was made over the country’s National Television, Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation by the MBSSE Minister, Conrad Sackey.

A total of 164,971 pupils sat the exam this year, representing an increase of 1,111 compared to the previous year. This year’s exam saw participation from 4,963 schools, an increase of 173 schools compared to 2023.

While there was a significant increase in the number of pupils taking the exam, a concerning number of 4,557 pupils were absent for all subjects. The ministry has indicated that it will be investigating the reasons for this record-high absenteeism rate.

Haja Namasa Conteh from International School Limited in Freetown achieved the highest score of 344.

The ministry is expected to release further details about the exam results in the coming days.