
This article describes the different types of schools in the UK and how they are funded and managed. It explains the difference between maintained schools, academies, free schools and independent schools.
All children in England between the ages of 5 and 16 are entitled to a free place at a state school
What is compulsory school age?
Compulsory education in England and Wales is provided for children between the ages of 5 and 16.
- Primary education is for children from the ages of 5 to 11
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