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78% of teachers say publishing primary test results has 'had its day'*Shocking results in light of the Primary Review*Four in five teachers would abolish the practice of publishing primary school test results as they 'no longer serve a purpose', findings from Select Educations latest web poll of 298 teachers showed. The poll results follow todays Primary Review report which highlighted Englands primary school system as uniquely 'preoccupied' with national standards and accountability. Only 15% (45) of respondents to the poll disagreed with the consensus, saying that league tables in the primary sector still had relevance, whilst 7% (20) of teachers were undecided. With an overwhelming majority identifying an over-emphasis on the testing of primary school pupils, it is a clear indication that schools feel little is gained from a system focused on assessment and measurement of attainment. Peter Flannery, managing director of education recruitment consultancy, Select Education, said: 'When you marry the poll results with the Primary Reviews findings, it paints a worrying picture where teachers feel restricted by the constant need to meet targets. If this is in the face of real pupil attainment, welfare and personal development, then the education system has a critical problem. 'This isnt the first time that teachers have shown frustrations over an over-emphasis on targets, reviews and administration. If teachers continue to feel restricted by government stipulations around league tables and reporting, then theres a real possibility that a loss of faith in education will lead to many more teachers leaving the profession. And, if the poll results are a guide, the education system certainly cant afford to lose four in five teachers.'
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