Primary School (Ages 5-11)
1. Reception (or Year R): This is the initial stage of primary school, where children typically start at age 4 or 5.
2. Year 1: Children move to Year 1 after completing Reception.
3. Year 2: This marks the third year of primary schooling.
4. Year 3: Children progress to Year 3 after successfully completing Year 2.
5. Year 4: This represents the fourth year of primary school.
6. Year 5: Children continue their primary schooling in Year 5.
Secondary School (Ages 11-18)
7. Year 7: Year 7 marks the beginning of secondary school, typically starting at age 11 or 12.
8. Year 8: This represents the second year of secondary schooling.
9. Year 9: Students progress to Year 9, usually at the age of 14 or 15.
10. Year 10: This is the final year of compulsory secondary education in most cases.
After Year 10, students may choose to continue their education by enrolling in further education courses or pursuing higher education at a college or university. The British school system also includes the concept of "key stages," which group students based on their academic progress. Key Stage 1 covers Years 1 and 2, Key Stage 2 covers Years 3 to 6, Key Stage 3 covers Years 7 to 9, and Key Stage 4 covers Years 10 and 11.