Young people from low income backgrounds are less likely than their wealthier peers to undertake an apprenticeship, according to new analysis from Teach First.

Examiners have raised concerns over over poor handwriting making it hard to read and mark exam papers.

Pupils who study at state schools are less likely to appeal their exam results than their independent school peers, figures suggest.

A York MP has defended the government’s policy on primary school testing, arguing that it gives children the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Ofsted has highlighted to its inspectors to be aware of schools that are trying to boost their league table scores by crossing over content.

Ofsted boss Michael Wilshaw has warned that the English education system is still failing disadvantaged pupils.

Disadvantaged pupils systematically receive lower quality mathematics instruction compared to their more advantaged peers, a new report from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) has warned.