Primary And Secondary Education And The National Curriculum

Primary Education

Education provided to children aged 5-11, covering Key Stage 1 (5-7) and Key Stage 2 (7-11).

Secondary Education

Education for students aged 11-16, including Key Stage 3 (11-14) and Key Stage 4 (14-16).

Core Subjects

Essential subjects like English, Maths, and Science that form the foundation of the curriculum.

Foundation Subjects

Additional subjects like Art & Design, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Music, and PE that complement the core subjects.

Key Stage 4 (KS4)

The stage where students study compulsory subjects like citizenship, computing, and physical education, with other foundation subjects becoming optional for GCSEs.

Level 2 Qualifications

Qualifications such as GCSEs and technical qualifications that students may take at the end of Key Stage 4.