Secondary Education

Secondary education caters for children from ages 11 through to 16 and covers Years 7 to 11. This period is divided into two major blocks:

• Key Stage 3 (Years 7 to 9)
• Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11)

In this section, we take a look at what you need to know when your child enters secondary education, including advice on choosing and applying for a school place, the subjects covered by the National Curriculum, along with the qualification and other educational choices your child will need to make at the end of Key Stages 3 and 4. There's also a guide on how you can get involved with your child's school and how you can help your child during this important part of their learning journey.