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Schools With Sumit: UK School System Overview
Choosing a school in the UK can feel overwhelming. This episode is your comprehensive, parent-focused overview of the three main types of schools: state-funded comprehensives, selective state grammar schools, and independent (private) schools.
We look in-depth at the three critical entry points—Primary, Secondary (Ages 11/13), and Sixth Form—detailing the key differences in:
- ✅ Funding & Admissions: How each school is financed and the exact process to get your child a place.
- 👥 Student Demographics: The typical social and academic mix you can expect.
- 📈 Academic Attainment: A look at the different attainment profiles and learning environments.
This is your essential guide to clearly understanding the choices, the costs, and the characteristics of the complex UK school landscape.
Press play to start making informed decisions!
School Rankings:
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/
https://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Sunday-Times-Parent-Power.pdf
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education-and-careers/uk-secondary-school-rankings-gcse-maths-english/
https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/uk-schools/advice/best-grammar-schools-uk
🔗 Important Links for Maths Competitions
- JMC / JMO / IMC / SMC – UKMT Competitions
👉 ukmt.org.uk - ROXbridge Maths Challenge – No school participation required
👉 oxbridgeinstitute.co.uk/plus/roxbridge - 🔗 Important Links for University Maths Tests
- MAT – Maths Admissions Test (Oxford)
👉 maths.ox.ac.uk - TMUA – Test of Mathematics for University Admission (Cambridge)
👉 undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk
- MAT – Maths Admissions Test (Oxford)
🔗 Important Links for UCAS Points
- UCAS Tariff Points Calculator
Quickly check how many points each qualification earns.
👉 https://www.ucas.com/applying/before-you-apply/what-and-where-to-study/entry-requirements/calculate-your-ucas-tariff-points - UCAS Points Tables by Qualification
See how A-levels, BTECs, IB, and others convert into UCAS points.
👉 https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/applying-to-uni/ucas-points
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By SumitChoosing a school in the UK can feel overwhelming. This episode is your comprehensive, parent-focused overview of the three main types of schools: state-funded comprehensives, selective state grammar schools, and independent (private) schools.
We look in-depth at the three critical entry points—Primary, Secondary (Ages 11/13), and Sixth Form—detailing the key differences in:
- ✅ Funding & Admissions: How each school is financed and the exact process to get your child a place.
- 👥 Student Demographics: The typical social and academic mix you can expect.
- 📈 Academic Attainment: A look at the different attainment profiles and learning environments.
This is your essential guide to clearly understanding the choices, the costs, and the characteristics of the complex UK school landscape.
Press play to start making informed decisions!
School Rankings:
https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/
https://www.godolphinandlatymer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/The-Sunday-Times-Parent-Power.pdf
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/education-and-careers/uk-secondary-school-rankings-gcse-maths-english/
https://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/uk-schools/advice/best-grammar-schools-uk
🔗 Important Links for Maths Competitions
- JMC / JMO / IMC / SMC – UKMT Competitions
👉 ukmt.org.uk - ROXbridge Maths Challenge – No school participation required
👉 oxbridgeinstitute.co.uk/plus/roxbridge - 🔗 Important Links for University Maths Tests
- MAT – Maths Admissions Test (Oxford)
👉 maths.ox.ac.uk - TMUA – Test of Mathematics for University Admission (Cambridge)
👉 undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk
- MAT – Maths Admissions Test (Oxford)
🔗 Important Links for UCAS Points
- UCAS Tariff Points Calculator
Quickly check how many points each qualification earns.
👉 https://www.ucas.com/applying/before-you-apply/what-and-where-to-study/entry-requirements/calculate-your-ucas-tariff-points - UCAS Points Tables by Qualification
See how A-levels, BTECs, IB, and others convert into UCAS points.
👉 https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/applying-to-uni/ucas-points