Education in Westland

Education is Wessex is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education, however local councils take the responsibility for implementing policy for public education and state schools at a local level.

The education system is divided into five sections; nursery (3-4 years), primary education (4-11 years), secondary education (11-16), further education (16-18) and higher education (18+).

Primary and Secondary Education
The school year begins in early September, beginning between the 1st - 9th, dependent of separate schools. Education is compulsory for all children from their fifth birthday to the last Friday in June of the school year in which they turn 16. Once they have turned 16, compulsary further education can consist of either a Sixth Form, and Apprencticeship or Part Time Education.

State Funded Education
State Run Primary and Secondary Schools are funded via taxation, and take pupils free of direct charge. The schools may levy charges for activities such as swimming, theatre visits and field trips, provided the charges are voluntary, thus ensuring that those who cannot afford to pay are allowed to participate in such events. Over 93% of Wessen students attendt such schools.

Further Education


Once students have completed their GCSE examinations in Year 11 at 16 years of age, they enter compulsary further education. This can consist of taking A Levels in a Sixth Form, taking an Apprencticeship or Part Time Education whilst working. Further Education in compulsary until 18 years of age.