Basics
At what age must a child in Britain officially start school?
At 5
Which school type is now the most common and combines all departments under one roof?
Comprehensive school
What is the name of the famous exam taken at the end of Junior school?
The Eleven plus (11+)
What are the two types of schools within primary education?
Infant school and junior school
Which school type focuses on "theory" and foreign languages for academic students?
Grammar school
Does the Eleven Plus test what a student has learned, or their mental ability?
Mental ability
What is the term for dividing students into groups based on their marks?
Streaming
Which school type focuses on practical skills like woodwork, typing and shorthand?
Secondary Technical school
What does the acronym "GCSE" stand for?
General Certificate of Secondary Education
Name any 4 subjects taught in a British junior school?
English, Arithmetic, History, Geography, Nature Study, Music, Art, or swimming
What percentage of students attend Grammar school?
3%
If a student wants to enter a university like Oxford, at what "level" must they pass their certificate?
Advanced level (A level)
What specific "three steps" are mentioned as the focus for the pupil of infant schools?
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic
Explain the difference between a Grammar school and Secondary modern school in one sentence.
Grammar is for theoretical/academic study,
while Secondary Modern is for practical knowledge
How many extra years must a student stay in school after their "Ordinary level" exams to ger their "Advanced level"?
Two or three years