This paper discusses the primary education system in England as a whole and the operation of primary schools in Leicestershire in particular. It also contains questions and answers concerning English primary education. The paper describes the organization, funding, and administration of English primary schools, which provide the first 6 years of compulsory education for pupils age 5 through 11 or 12. Part 1 provides a "macro profile" of English primary schools for children ages 5 to 11 years and a description of the demographic and cultural context of Leicestershire, England. Part 2 delineates American questions to be answered concerning primary school curriculum and instruction, grouping patterns and assessment, discipline and reward systems, exceptional education, professional development of teachers and administrators, and parent involvement. Part 3 presents the Fulbright exchange experience from a comparative researcher's educational and administrative perspective. A final section includes a synthesis of parts 1 and 2, and emphasizes the importance of not over-generalizing about any country's educational system. An appendix contains various curriculum materials. (MDM)