Your child's schooling is divided into Key Stages. There are set subjects which must be taught in each stage according to the national curriculum. You will probably come across many different names for your child's school stage, as different parts of the country operate different school systems this may help:

Your child's age*	Year group	Key Stage	Target achievement Level**	Other types/names used:
3	Nursery   Reception	Foundation		Nursery	Nursery
4
5				Infant
6	1	1	2		First School
7	2
8	3	2	4	Primary/ Junior
9	4
10	5				Middle School
11	6
12	7	3	5/6	Secondary
13	8

 * the age your child becomes during this academic year

** the average level expected at this age e.g. if your chid achieves a level 2 (a,b or c) in his maths SATs then he will be within the range expected for his age

To find a state school:

For local schools information: www.parentcentre.gov.uk

For Ofsted reports: www.ofsted.gov.uk