Guidance
Annex A - Centre Types Codes
Updated 31 March 2025
| Centre Type Code | Centre Type Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secondary Comprehensive or Middle | Community, Voluntary Aided or Controlled |
| 2 | Secondary Selective | Community, Voluntary Aided or Controlled |
| 3 | Secondary Modern | Community, Voluntary Aided or Controlled |
| 4 | Secondary Comprehensive or Middle | Foundation |
| 5 | Secondary Selective | Foundation |
| 6 | Secondary Modern | Foundation |
| 7 | Independent | Not set |
| 8 | FE Establishment | Not set |
| 9 | Sixth Form College | Not set |
| 10 | Tertiary College | No Longer in use Centres that have previously used this category should select the ‘Further Education establishment� category. |
| 11 | Other (excluding private candidates) | Not set |
| 12 | City Academy | Not set |
| 13 | Free Schools | Not set |
| 14 | Private Candidates | Not set |