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The CBI commented on the publication of the latest school league tables for England.

Neil Carberry, CBI director for employment and skills, said:

“The big fall in pupils stuck in under-performing schools is a sign of genuine progress, but education reforms have a long way to go if the UK is to compete with the very best.

“It’s critical that young people see vocational courses as a route to success, but this will only become a reality when they are as highly regarded as more traditional academic pathways.

“Tweaking the structure of league tables is not the answer, instead Ofsted must move towards a more rounded assessment of pupils through more narrative reporting.”