OECD Report: an overview of English schools

This report was published in August 2007 but is worth noting as a comprehensive account of the recent past and current state of English schools. It is a large report and is split into the following sections:

Chapter 1: The National Context of Schooling
Chapter 2: Overall description of the school system
Chapter 3: School governance and leadership
Chapter 4: Enhancing learning and school leadership
Chapter 5: The attractiveness of school leaders’ role
Chapter 6: Training and professional development of school leaders

Finally the report highlights key areas likely to see changes in the future, such as succession, personalised learning and standards.