Abstract
The study was based on the effects of automatic promotion on performance of learners in primary schools in Mubende district Objectives used in the study were: o To identify the problems as a result of automatic promotion policy o To establish the response of teachers on automatic policy • To establish the appropriate measure to correct automatic promotion policy The research design used was purposive sampling technique where the sample selected was based on characteristic of the population and the objectives of the study. The population targeted was 100 and sample size was 65 only. The researcher used random sampling and simple random sampling to select the respondents. The data collection tools used was: o Questionnaire o Interview guide The data was analysed by using frequency tables and percentages. The study concluded that automatic promotion has a negative impact on the learners. The study recommended that if performance is to improve in Mubende district. automatic promotion policy must be reviewed or redesigned.