Academisation ‘does not automatically raise standards’ and many local authority run schools are outperforming academies, according to new research published by the Education Policy Institute (EPI).

The proportion of pupils in England claiming free school meals has dropped to its lowest level in 15 years, according to figures published by the Department for Education (DfE).

According to figures from the Department for Education (DfE), the school population in England has increased by 121,000 since last year.

There is no compelling evidence to suggest that academy status improves pupil performance, a new report argues.

53 per cent of classroom or teaching assistants working in schools across the UK have experienced physical violence over the past year, according to figures published by Unison.

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.

A new survey conducted by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) has found that nine out of 10 teachers believe the primary assessment has had a negative impact on their pupils.

A growing number of schools are using pupil premium funding for disadvantaged pupils to offset budget cuts, according to polling published by the Sutton Trust and the Education Endowment Foundation.

Influential think tank Centre Forum has rebranded itself as the Education Policy Institute.

Analysis from the New Schools Network has found stark regional differences in the proportion of pupils studying A-levels in local state schools in England.

According to an annual admissions survey, launched at a Higher Education (HE) advisors’ conference, many officials believed students are not being prepared enough for higher education.

A majority of Scottish teachers taking part in a ballot about their workload have supported the idea of industrial action on the issue.

Children with mental health difficulties face a ten year gap before receiving help, a report by the Centre for Mental Health has said.

New research conducted by Harvard University has suggested that having primary specialists in schools could have a ‘negative impact’ on pupil’s results.

The government is set to propose new laws to protect children from attending illegal faith schools in the UK, The Independent has reported.

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