'National rankings' for pupils
Primary school pupils could be ranked against their peers across the country under new plans being considered by ministers.
Primary school pupils could face decile ranking system
Primary school pupils could be ranked against their peers across the country under new plans being considered by ministers.
The Government has put forward proposals for new measures which would see youngsters put into 10% bands or deciles, based on their achievements.
Parents would be told their child's position, for example that they are in the top 10% in the country in a particular subject.
The move is one of a package of measures set out by ministers which they say will help to raise the bar on achievement in primaries and ensure that youngsters are ready for secondary school.
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