A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has found that nearly a quarter of 11-year olds have not reached the standard set for pupils of their age, and some 6 percent of 11 year-olds have the mathematical abilities of 7-year olds.

The report, Mathematics Performance in Primary Schools: Getting the Best Results, says that the government's drive to improve the country's mathematical standards has 'levelled off'.  The report has however reported examples of good practice, including involvement of parents through informal coffee mornings and maths newsletters.

Click here to find out more from the NAO website, where you can also read the report in full.

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