Compulsory education lasts for 11 years. Statutory school ages are between five and 16 years. Children are legally required to start attending school at the start of the term after their fifth birthday either on 31 August, 31 December or 31 March, however children often start earlier than this.
Pupils are required to stay in school until the last Friday in June of the school year in which they reach 16 years of age. During this time children must receive full-time education that is suited to their age, ability, aptitude and special educational needs. If a child does not attend school, the local authority must be satisfied that other appropriate provision is available.
Most pupils transfer from primary to secondary school at the age of 11. However, a system of middle schools also exists; here pupils are transferred from primary school at either age eight or nine years, then onto secondary education at age 12 or 13 years.
Most secondary schools in England are comprehensive and do not operate a selective entrance system. However, in some parts of England, a grammar school system also operates and pupils are usually required to pass an entrance examination based on their ability.
Teachernet provides further information on the UK education system.
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