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UK school entry points explained: 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+ side by side

The five main UK independent-school entry points explained side by side — with the typical assessment format, registration timing, entry age, and school types that use each. Plus how state entry (Reception and Year 7) fits alongside the independent timeline.

Evidence: High

2026-08-11 · 9 min read · Deep Teaching Research

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