Children's education in England is divided into primary school from ages 5 to 11 and secondary school from ages 11 to 16 or 18. Primary schools focus on core subjects and keep children with the same classmates and teacher throughout the day. Most children then transfer to their nearest secondary school at age 11, where they can choose between grammar, technical, modern, or comprehensive schools depending on their academic interests. While 90% of children attend state schools funded by taxes, 7% attend private schools that are funded through school fees paid by parents.