Key Stages( UK )
Key Stages( UK )
The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools so children learn the same things. It covers what subjects are taught and the standards children should reach in each subject.
| Key Stage | Child’s age | Year | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early years | 3 to 4 | ||
| Early years | 4 to 5 | Reception | Assessment of pupils’ starting points in language, communication, literacy and maths and teacher assessments |
| KS1 | 5 to 6 | Year 1 | Phonics screening check |
| KS1 | 6 to 7 | Year 2 | National tests in English reading and maths. Teacher assessments in maths, science, and English reading and writing |
| KS2 | 7 to 8 | Year 3 | |
| KS2 | 8 to 9 | Year 4 | Multiplication tables check |
| KS2 | 9 to 10 | Year 5 | |
| KS2 | 10 to 11 | Year 6 | National tests in English reading, maths, and grammar, punctuation and spelling. Teacher assessments in English writing and science |
| KS3 | 11 to 12 | Year 7 | |
| KS3 | 12 to 13 | Year 8 | |
| KS3 | 13 to 14 | Year 9 | |
| KS4 | 14 to 15 | Year 10 | Some children take GCSEs |
| KS4 | 15 to 16 | Year 11 | Most children take GCSEs or other national |
Assessments
By the end of each summer term the school must write a report on your child’s progress and talk it through with the parent.
For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/national-curriculum
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