Year Groups
Primary
5 to 11 year olds. The years of Primary school where pupils cover Key Stages 1 and 2.
Year 7
11 to 12 year olds. The first year after Primary School, and the beginning of Key Stage 3.
Year 8
12 to 13 year olds, middle of Key Stage 3.
Year 9
13 to 14 year olds, final year of Key Stage 3. Pupils take SATs in English, Maths & Science.
GCSE
14 to 16 years olds. Known as Key Stage 4, and pupils select subjects to concentrate on. Two year course.
A-Level
16 to 18 years olds. Non-compulsory higher education where students study AS levels in Year 12 and A2 levels in Year 13.
Year Comparisons
| Age Range | England & Wales | Scotland | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 5 - 11 | Years 1-6 | P1 - P6 | Kindergarten |
| Ages 11 - 14 | Years 7 - 9 | P7 - S2 | Middle School grades 6 - 8 |
| Ages 14 - 16 | Years 10 - 11 | S3 - S4 | High School grades 9 - 10 |
| Ages 16 - 18 | Years 12 - 13 | S5 - S6 | High School grades 11 + |