School Curriculum | Age for School
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School Curriculum | Age for School

The education system in the UK, although not dissimilar to other developed English speaking countries, runs its own unique school curriculum. Below are the Key Learning Stages showing the school curriculum and recommended age for school children in the UK.

Developmental Stage Key Stage Year Group Age (yrs)
Nursery School Early Learning Goals Nursery School 3-5
Primary School Reception Reception 5-6
Infant School Key Stage 1 1,2 6-7
Junior School Key Stage 2 3, 4, 5, 6 8-11
Secondary School Key Stage 3 7, 8, 9 12-14
Secondary School Key Stage 4 10,11*, 12, 13 15-18
A-Level Advanced levels (year 13) 17+

*General Certificate of Secondary Education(GCSE) Level that is undertaken in year eleven.

Key Stage Subject Areas

Key Stage:
1
2
3
4
Year Groups
1-2
3-6
7-9
10-11
English
X
X
X
X
Mathematics
X
X
X
X
Science
X
X
X
X
Design and Technology
X
X
X
X
Information and Communication Technology
X
X
X
X
History
X
X
X
 
Geography
X
X
X
  
Modern Foreign Languages
 
 
X
X
Art and Design
X
X
X
 
Music
X
X
X
 
Physical Education
X
X
X
X
Citzenship
 
 
X
X
( X denotes a compulsory subject. )
 

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