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New English and maths tests in year 8 proposed by the curriculum and assessment review should not be used to measure schools, the leader of the Government-commissioned review has said.

The final report of the curriculum and assessment review, commissioned by Labour last year, has recommended the introduction of new English and maths “diagnostic tests” pupils would take in year 8 to help teachers identify and address gaps in their learning.

Curriculum review leader Professor Becky Francis told reporters the recommendations for the diagnostic tests are “separate” to the n

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