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Schooling at different stages?
| School Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Nursery schools | Nursery schools are stand-alone schools for children aged three and four. They have their own head teacher and staff. Some are state-funded, others are privately run (though your child might be eligible for a free part-time place). |
| Nursery classes | Nursery classes are attached to primary schools. They may have a separate building and playground away from the main school but share the same headteacher and staff. |
| Primary schools | Primary schools cater for children aged 4-11. While at primary school, children start with the Early Years (Foundation) curriculum, followed by Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum. |
| Secondary schools | Secondary schools cater for children aged 11-16 or 18. They take pupils through Key Stages 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum. |
| Sixth form colleges | Sixth form colleges cater for young people aged 16-19. Students study for A levels and other qualifications that you can do after the age of 16, eg BTEC National Certificates. |
State or private education?
All children aged 5-16 are entitled to a free place at a state school. Most families take up this place. A few – around 6.5% - choose to pay for a place at an independent (also called a private, or – confusingly – public) school. Parents pay fees towards the cost of running an independent school.
Learn more about each type of school to help you decide where you can fit in best:
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