GCSEs are being undermined by the drive to make subjects more “accessible” to pupils, according to a leading headmistress.

Growing numbers of primary schools have no male teachers, figures show, prompting fears that boys could be put off education at a young age.

Controversial admissions lotteries established to break the middle-class stranglehold on good schools are failing, according to a study.

Failing primary schools will be converted into academies to improve education standards, Michael Gove signals today.

Failing primary schools will be converted into academies in a drive to improve education standards in England, Michael Gove signals today.