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England:
- Primary Schools (ages 5-11):
- Key Stage 1 (KS1): Years 1 and 2
- Key Stage 2 (KS2): Years 3 to 6
- Secondary Schools (ages 11-18):
- Key Stage 3 (KS3): Years 7 to 9
- Key Stage 4 (KS4): Years 10 and 11
At the end of KS2 and KS4, students take national assessments called SATs (Standard Assessment Tests) to measure their attainment in various subjects. These assessments inform teachers and parents about students' progress.
Scotland:
- Primary Schools (ages 5-12):
- Early Level: Primary 1-3
- First Level: Primary 4-7
- Secondary Schools (ages 12-18):
- Second Level: S1-S3
- Third and Fourth Levels: S4-S6
Students in Scotland also take national assessments at various stages, including National 5 and Higher qualifications, to demonstrate their achievements and prepare for further education or employment.
Wales:
- Primary Schools (ages 5-11):
- Foundation Phase: Reception (age 4-5) to Year 2
- Key Stage 2: Years 3 to 6
- Secondary Schools (ages 11-18):
- Key Stage 3: Years 7 to 9
- Key Stage 4: Years 10 and 11
In Wales, students participate in national assessments such as the Foundation Phase Profile and the Key Stage 2 Assessments, as well as GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations at the end of KS4.
Northern Ireland:
- Primary Schools (ages 4-11):
- Early Years: ages 3-4
- Key Stage 1 (P1-P2): ages 4-6
- Key Stage 2 (P3-P7): ages 7-11
- Secondary Schools (ages 11-18):
- Key Stage 3 (Years 8-9): ages 12-14
- Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11): ages 14-16
Students in Northern Ireland take public examinations such as GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) and A-Level (Advanced Level) examinations at the end of KS4 and KS5, respectively.
It's important to note that the school grading systems in the UK are subject to ongoing reform and may change in the future.