Compulsory education spans through four Key Stages
The table shows the National Curriculum Key Stages, Year Group, Phase and Age
National Curriculum Key Stages, Year Group, Phase and Age
| Key Stage |
Year Group |
Phase |
Age Range of Majority |
| Early Years |
|
Nursery |
3 |
Reception
Part / full time |
4-5 |
| Key Stage 1 |
Year 1 |
Infant |
5-6 |
| Year 2 |
6-7 |
| Key Stage 2 |
Year 3 |
Junior |
7-8 |
| Year 4 |
8-9 |
| Year 5 |
9-10 |
| Year 6 |
10-11 |
| Key Stage 3 |
Year 7 |
Comprehensive |
11-12 |
| Year 8 |
12-13 |
| Year 9 |
13-14 |
| Key Stage 4 |
Year 10 |
14-15 |
| Year 11 |
15-16 |