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Year 10

In England and Wales, the first year of GCSE study (ages 14 to 15).

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Phases and year groups

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Key Stage 4 (KS4) England Northern Ireland
In England, Years 10 and 11 (ages 14 to 16), when most pupils study for GCSEs. In Northern Ireland, Years 11 and 12.
Ninth grade United States
The first year of US high school (freshman year), for students aged about 14 to 15; equivalent in age to Year 10.

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