Education
system in the UK
Primary
education
Infant age range
(Key Stage 1)
5 to 7
years old
Junior age range
(Key Stage 2)
7 to 11
years old
Year 2 (age 6-7) – SATs testing
takes place for
Key Stage 1
Year groups – starting
from Year R
(Reception)
(age 4-5) to
Year 6 (age
10-11)
Some are day
schools only
More
physical
comfort
Junior age range
(Key Stage 2)
Primary
education
Less emphasis
on team sports
and more on
academic
achievement
…
