This full scale inquiry into English primary education is organized under (1) the growth of the child; (2) the home, school, and neighborhood; (3) the structure of primary education; (4) the children in the schools: curriculum and internal organization; (5) the adults in the schools; (6) independent schools; and (7) primary school buildings and equipment: status and research. A final section contains conclusions and recommendations by the Central Advisory Council. Tables, diagrams, photographs, and notes of reservation are included in the report. References to printed sources are listed at the end of each chapter. (Author/MLF)