Here is the basic diagram of the UK education system, please note, this isn't the new reformed School system coming in place, with the diploma's, etc.
Play School/Pre-School
Ages: 2 to ~4
Primary School [Compulsory]
Ages: ~4 to ~7
Goes Next to: Junior School
Junior School [Compulsory]
Ages: ~7 to ~11
Goes Next to: High School
High School [Compulsory]
Ages: ~11 to ~16
Award: GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)
Goes Next to: JOB or College
College - '6th Form'
Ages: ~16 to ~18
Award: ACSE (Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education)
Goes Next to: JOB or Undergraduate Degree
College - General
Ages: ~16+
Award: ACSE, NVQ, Diploma, GCSE, anything below Bachelor's level.
Goes Next to: JOB or University degree
Undergraduate College/University
Ages: ~18 to ~21
Award: Bachelor's Degree
Goes Next to: JOB or Post-Graduate
Post-Graduate College/University
Ages: ~21 to ???
Award: Masters, Doctorate, etc
Goes Next to: JOB or more Post-Graduate
It is worth noting that 'Primary School' and 'Junior School' are not really separate systems of any kind, as most of them share the same building. There are exceptions where they are different.
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