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5 National educational stages/year groups
Relationship Between Age, Year Group, Key Stage and School
Age* (Years old)
Description Used in Schools
Key Stage
School
(Year Group)
Abbreviation
(KS)
5 or under
Reception
R 1
1
Infants
Primary**
6-7
Years 1 & 2
Y1-2
1
Infants
8-11
Years 3-6
Y3-6
2
Junior
12-14
Years 7-9
Y7-9
3
Secondary***
15-16
Years 10 & 11
Y10-11
4
17-18
Years 12 & 13
Y12-13
****
* Age of majority of pupils at year end of school
** In some areas, Middle Schools operate, generally covering parts of KS2 and 3
*** In many areas separate 6th Form or Tertiary Colleges operate, catering for post-GCSE level students (usually 17-19 year olds)
**** GCSE exams are usually taken at 16 years; GCE 'A' level exams at 18 years, GNVQ's at various levels are also taken from this stage onwards