Key Stages
The National Curriculum states which subjects children must study at school. It also divides them into age groups called Key Stages. At each Key Stage, all children in state schools will study certain subjects, following the requirements of the National Curriculum.
The Key Stages are as follows:
|
Key Stage |
Year groups |
Ages
|
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Foundation Stage
|
Preschool - end of Reception Year
|
3-5
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Key Stage 1
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Years 1-2
|
5-7
|
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Key Stage 2
|
Years 3-6
|
7-11
|
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Key Stage 3
|
Years 7-9
|
11-14
|
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Key Stage 4
|
Years 10-11
|
14-16
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