Key stages
The national curriculum is organised into blocks of years called ‘key stages’ (KS). At the end of each key stage, the teacher will formally assess your child’s performance.
| Age | Year | Key stage | Assessment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 4 | Early years | |||
| 4 to 5 | Reception | Early years | Teacher assessments (there’s also an optional assessment at the start of the year) | |
| 5 to 6 | Year 1 | KS1 | Phonics screening check | |
| 6 to 7 | Year 2 | KS1 | National tests and teacher assessments in English, maths and science | |
| 7 to 8 | Year 3 | KS2 | ||
| 8 to 9 | Year 4 | KS2 | ||
| 9 to 10 | Year 5 | KS2 | ||
| 10 to 11 | Year 6 | KS2 | National tests and teacher assessments in English and maths, and teacher assessments in science | |
| 11 to 12 | Year 7 | KS3 | ||
| 12 to 13 | Year 8 | KS3 | ||
| 13 to 14 | Year 9 | KS3 | ||
| 14 to 15 | Year 10 | KS4 | Some children take GCSEs | |
| 15 to 16 | Year 11 | KS4 | Most children take GCSEs or other national qualifications |
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