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Key Stage 2 results show an improvement in the majority of subjects as pupils continue to catch up from the pandemic.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
England came fourth out of the 43 countries that tested children of the same age in the Progress International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS).
A change to the date we return 2023 KS2 test results to schools by one week will be necessary due to the additional bank holiday in honour of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III taking place on Monday 8 May 2023.
A change to the KS2 test schedule next year will be necessary due to the additional bank holiday in honour of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III taking place on Monday 8 May 2023.
Increase in pupils reaching the highest standard at the end of primary school
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
65% of pupils meet demanding standards in reading writing and maths – up from last year
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Stonewall and NAHT welcome guidance to help ensure children have the knowledge they need to grow up healthy, happy and safe
Schools in England to get hands-on access to new times table tests from today
Education Secretary Damian Hinds announces work with leading employers to help all primary schools offer top careers education
The Chief Inspector discussed curriculum and Ofsted's proposed education inspection framework at 'The Wonder Years' Knowledge Curriculum Conference.
As the world’s education leaders gather in London, a Shanghai - England teacher exchange shows the power of international collaboration.
Expert panel to devise model music curriculum to help schools deliver world-class teaching and £1.3million funding boost for successful music education hubs
New data shows the gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers in primary school is continuing to narrow
New £84million National Centre to improve the teaching of computing and drive participation in computer science
Change of supplier for national assessment test operations from 2020 and Ofqual's role in regulating for the validity of assessments
New statistics show that sponsored academies are helping drive up standards in primary schools.
The first round of £7.7million Curriculum Fund will make it easier for teachers to find and share high-quality lesson plans and resources
Primary school standards continue to rise nationally.
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb announces £96 million to support talented music, drama and dance pupils kick-start their career in the arts.
Two new research studies published as part of on-going programme of work.
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