A-Levels (Advanced Level)
Advanced academic qualifications taken by students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, typically at ages 16-18.
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A state-funded school in England that operates independently of local authority control.
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A state-funded school in England that is independent of local authority control, often part of a multi-academy trust.
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Vocational qualifications offered in the UK as alternatives to traditional academic qualifications like GCSEs and A-Levels.
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A type of academy in England set up by groups such as parents, teachers, charities, or businesses in response to local demand.
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Academic qualifications taken by students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, typically at age 16.
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A state secondary school in the UK that selects students based on academic ability, typically through the 11-plus exam.
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The second stage of the English National Curriculum covering Years 3-6 (ages 7-11) in primary school.
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The Office for Standards in Education, the government body that inspects and regulates schools in England.
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Additional funding given to schools in England to help disadvantaged pupils achieve their full potential.
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National tests taken by pupils in England at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 to assess progress in core subjects.
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The final two years of secondary education in the UK (Years 12-13) when students typically study A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.
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