One in four state primary schools in England has no male teacher, statistics show.

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

Figures obtained by the BBC suggest that in one in nine Scottish primary schools at least 60% of places are unfilled.

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.