Assessment in Education in England

Abstract

This profile explains the assessment system in England from pre-school through to university admissions testing. It begins by putting the system in context; it then describes the national educational structure, curriculum and assessment arrangements. The government agencies responsible for carrying out education policies are introduced. The profile explores the history of national curriculum and qualifications assessment and describes and discusses some of the assessment policy issues that affect the development, implementation and monitoring of England’s national curriculum tests and 14 to 19 qualifications.