PickMySchool/ Education Journey

Your child's education journey

From nursery to sixth form — every stage, every transition, every action you need to take. Tap any stage to see details.

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NurseryAges 2-4Nursery

Early years foundation stage. Focus on play-based learning, socialisation, and s...

ReceptionAges 4-5Reception

First year of primary school. Still largely play-based with introduction to phon...

Key Stage 1Ages 5-7Years 1-2

Formal learning begins. Phonics, reading, writing, basic maths. Phonics screenin...

Key Stage 2Ages 7-11Years 3-6

Core primary years. Building fluency in reading, writing, maths. Year 6 SATs at ...

11+ (Grammar)Ages 10-11Year 6 entry

Selective entry exam for grammar schools. Tests vary by area — GL Assessment or ...

Key Stage 3Ages 11-14Years 7-9

First 3 years of secondary. Broad curriculum: English, maths, science, languages...

Key Stage 4 (GCSEs)Ages 14-16Years 10-11

GCSE years. Most students take 8-10 subjects. Exams in May-June of Year 11....

Key Stage 5 (A-Levels)Ages 16-18Years 12-13

A-levels, BTECs, T-levels, or apprenticeships. Typically 3-4 subjects in Year 12...

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