National Curriculum
School Year
Age
Core Subjects
English
Maths
Science
Foundation
Subjects
Art and Design
Citizenship
IT
DT
MFL
Geography
History
PE
Statutory
RE
Sex Education
Key Stage 1
(KS1)
1-2
5-7
Key Stage 2
(KS2)
3-6
7-11
Key Stage 3
(KS3)
7-9
11-14
Key Stage 4
(KS4)
10-11
14-16
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Sixth Form
Sixth Form – Pupils pick 3 or 4 subjects to study, they need as least 5 GCSEs at A*-C grades.
School Year
Age
AS
12
16-17
A2
13
17-18
Standard Term Times
Term 1
Beginning of September to the
third week in October
1 week holiday – Half Term
Beginning of November to days
before Christmas
2 week holiday – Christmas
Holidays
Term 2
Beginning of January to the third
week in February
1 week holiday – Half Term
Beginning of March – Easter
Term 3
Easter to the last week in May
2 week holiday- Easter Holidays
6 week holiday - Summer
Holidays – end of July to the
beginning of September
1 week holiday – Half Term
June to the third week in July
* Please note this may vary in different locations/institutions.
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