Some valid points here but also some sweeping generalisations. Worth a read and a ponder nonetheless:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/11141243/End-ritualised-focus-on-exams-says-Eton-head.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/11141243/End-ritualised-focus-on-exams-says-Eton-head.html