Q&A: School league tables

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The tables are published yearly and are used by many parents to choose schools for their children

The BBC News website answers key questions about the school league tables in England.

What are league tables?

What are the arguments for league tables?

What are the arguments against?

What is considered to be acceptable performance in the tables?

What about the rest of the UK?

Should I choose a school for my child based on these tables?