For Schools

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NFER Assessments

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Online and paper tests for key stages 1 and 2

NFER Assessments enable teachers to confidently monitor attainment and pupil progress with alignment to national curriculum tests.

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Latest assessment guidance

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Top Five Benefits of Online Assessments

Our latest Assessment Hub article explores the benefits of using online assessments as part of your wider assessment strategy.

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Latest Research Bites

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Research Bites for Schools

Our Research Bites provide summaries of key insights and evidence-based recommendations from the latest NFER's independent research.

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Latest blog

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Why pupils with SEND are being ‘steered’ into a minority of schools – and why it matters

NFER Senior Research Manager Matt Walker blogs on our recent research into the disproportionate number of SEND pupils in certain mainstream schools, outlining why this matters and what needs to change.

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Latest news

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Teacher recruitment and retention improving but shortages persist in some subjects

Our latest Annual Teacher Labour Market in England report shows that recruitment into initial teacher training (ITT) increased significantly in 2025/26, and that fewer teachers are also leaving the workforce each year.

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Make a difference

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Participate in Research

Learn more about how you can contribute to independent research on the education topics that make a difference.

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