The Cambridge University-based Primary Review (www.primaryreview.org.uk) is the largest inquiry into primary education for 40 years. Among the many topics being investigated are the effects of test-based accountability

I would point, particularly, to the views on Sats tests expressed by teachers, parents and pupils (which are not identical), in the “Community Soundings” interim report. It can be viewed here:

http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/1.Com_Sdg/Primary_Review_Community_Soundings_report.pdf ;

to Research Survey 3/2: The Trajectory and Impact of National Reform: curriculum and assessment in English primary schools:

http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/7.Governance-finance-reform/RS_3-2_report_Curriculum_assessment_reform_080229.pdf ;

to Research Survey 3/1: Primary Curriculum and Assessment: England and other countries:

http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/6.Curriculum-assessment/Primary_Review_RS_3-1_report_Primary_curriculum_assessment_080208.pdf ;

and to Research Survey 3/4: The Quality of Learning: assessment alternatives for primary education.

http://www.primaryreview.org.uk/Downloads/Int_Reps/2.Standards_quality_assessment/Primary_Review_Harlen_3-4_report_Quality_of_learning_-_Assessment_alternatives_071102.pdf ;

The Government’s own review of the primary curriculum, being led by Sir Jim Rose, is not investigating the impact of testing.