In Brent there 20 secondary schools, they include denominational schools (Catholic, Jewish, Islamic, Hindu), academies, community, special and independent schools. You can use Brent’s school-finder to find details of Brent schools including their latest Ofsted Reports and admissions criteria.
Admissions to Brent’s maintained schools (secondary transfer) are arranged through Brent Council’s Secondary Admissions Team, Further information.
Secondary schools are attended by children from the ages of 11 through to 16. This age range is known as Key Stages 3 and 4. In the Sixth form, Key Stage 5, children usually attend until they are 18. The year groups at secondary school are:
|
Year Group |
Age |
Key Stage |
What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Year 7 |
11 - 12 |
3 |
CATs testing in some schools |
|
Year 8 |
12 - 13 |
3 |
Students follow a wide range of subjects |
|
Year 9 |
13 - 14 |
3 |
Students choose their GCSE option subjects |
|
Year 10 |
14 - 15 |
4 |
Students begin GCSE courses |
|
Year 11 |
15 - 16 |
4 |
Most students take their GCSE exams |
|
Year 12 |
16 - 17 |
5 |
AS level and vocational exams taken |
|
Year 13 |
17 - 18 |
5 |
A level and vocational exams taken |
Brent's maintained schools aim to ensure that young people are healthy and safe, contribute positively to their community and are prepared for the challenges of further and higher education or employment or training.
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