What Different Types of Schools Do You Have in England?: Primary Secondary

What different types of schools
do you have in England?
Children's education in England is normally divided into two separate

stages. They begin with primary education at the age of five and this
usually lasts until they are eleven. Then they move to secondary school,
there they stay until they reach sixteen, seventeen or eighteen years of
age.
The main categories of school are:-
 local authority maintained schools (State Schools)

Free to all children between the ages of 5 - 16
 independent schools. (Private/Public Schools)
Parents pay for their children's' education.
State Schools
In the UK 93% of the children in England and Wales go to "state schools".

State schools are non fee-paying, funded from taxes and most are
organised by Local Authorities (LA).
Parents are expected to make sure that their child has a pen, pencil, ruler
etc. but the cost of other more specialised equipment, books, examination
fees are covered by the school.
Parents are, however, expected to pay for their child's school uniform and
items of sports wear. Charges may also be made for music lessons and for
board and lodgings on residential trips. Schools may ask for voluntary
contributions for school time activities - but no pupil may be left out of an
activity if their parents or guardian cannot or do not contribute.
Primary schools (5 - 11 year olds)
In the UK, the first level of education is known as primary education. These
are almost always mixed sex, and usually located close to the child's home.
Children tend to be with the same group throughout the day, and one
teacher has responsibility for most of the work they do.
Parents are strongly encouraged to help their children, particularly with

reading and writing, and small amounts of homework are set to all children,
even during the early years at school.
Secondary schools (11 - 16 year olds)

Most children transfer at the age of 11 - usually to their nearest secondary
school, though the law allows parents in England and Wales to express
preferences for other schools too. A place has to be offered at the parents'
preferred school unless the school has more applicants than places; in that
case it will admit the children who have the highest priority under its
published admission arrangements which can vary a little in different
places.
Most secondary schools cater for both sexes. They tend to be much larger
than primary schools.
Nearly 88 per cent of secondary school pupils in England go

to comprehensive schools, as do all pupils in Wales. These take children
of all abilities and provide a wide range of secondary education for all or
most of the children in a district from 11 to 16 or 18. All children in Scotland
go to non-selective schools.
Grammar Schools are selective, they offer academically oriented general

education. Entrance is based on a test of ability, usually at 11 (11+).
Grammar schools are single sexed schools i.e. Children either go to a boys
Grammar School or a Girls Grammar School. There are grammar schools in
Northern Ireland and some parts of England.
Fee Paying Schools
Independent Schools
7% of the children in England go to independent schools. Independent
schools are known as private schools and public schools . Parents pay
for their children to attend these schools.
Nursery/Kindergarten 2 to 4 years
Pre-preparatory 3 or 4 to 7 years
Preparatory 7 to 11 or 13 years
Public 11 or 13 to 18 years
Prep Schools
A preparatory school is a school to prepare pupils to go to a public school.
Public Schools
A public school is an independent secondary school. Public schools in
England are not run by the government. The entrance exams used by most
public schools are known as Common Entrance exams and are taken at
the age of 11 (girls) or 13 (boys).
The most famous public schools are Eton, Harrow and Winchester.
Higher Education
Around 30% of the 18 to 19 year olds enter full-time higher education. The
formal entry requirements to most degree courses are two A-levels at grade
E or above. In practice, most offers of places require qualifications in excess
of this.
 A vocational school is a type of educational institution specifically designed to

provide vocational education.
 Vocational education can take place at the post-secondary, further education,
or higher education level and can interact with the apprenticeship system. At
the post-secondary level, vocational education is often provided by highly
specialized trade schools, technical schools, community colleges, colleges of
further education (UK), vocational universities, and institutes of
technology (formerly called polytechnic institutes).
 1 - Intermediate-level apprenticeships
Apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as a Level 2
Competence Qualification, Functional Skills and, in most cases, a relevant
knowledge-based qualification.
 2 - Advanced-level apprenticeships
Apprentices work towards work-based learning such as a Level 3 Competence
Qualification, Functional Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge-based
qualification. They can take four years to complete.
 3 - Higher apprenticeships
Apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as a Level 4 and
5 Competence Qualification, Functional Skills and, in some cases, a knowledge-
based qualification such as a Foundation Degree. They can take between four and
five years to complete, depending on the level at which an apprentice enrolls.
 4 - Degree and professional apprenticeships

They are similar to higher apprenticeships, but differ in that they provide an
opportunity to gain a full bachelor's (Level 6) or master's degree (Level 7). The
courses are designed in partnership with employers, with part-time study taking
place at a university. They can take between four and six years to complete,
depending on the level of the course, and the level of entry.

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What different types of schools

do you have in England?

Children's education in England is normally divided into two separate

The main categories of school are:-

 local authority maintained schools (State Schools)

In the UK 93% of the children in England and Wales go to "state schools".

Primary schools (5 - 11 year olds)

Parents are strongly encouraged to help their children, particularly with

Secondary schools (11 - 16 year olds)

Nearly 88 per cent of secondary school pupils in England go

Grammar Schools are selective, they offer academically oriented general

Fee Paying Schools

The most famous public schools are Eton, Harrow and Winchester.

 A vocational school is a type of educational institution specifically designed to

 4 - Degree and professional apprenticeships

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