primary school uk age
For example, if your child reaches compulsory school age on 31 March, they must start full-time education at the beginning of the next term (summer term that year).
If you do not think your child is ready to start school by then, they can start part-way through the year or part time - as long as they are in full-time education by the time they reach ‘compulsory school age’.
In this text you will find general information on the education system in the UK. As there are separate education systems in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the actual ages etc. might vary a little.
School in the UK is compulsory between the ages of five and sixteen. Children younger than five can go to a toddler group (accompanied by a parent), playgroup or nursery school.
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Children are required by law to receive full-time education at the start of the school term following their fifth birthday but have the opportunity to start in the reception year in the September following their fourth birthday. Children are normally admitted to the reception year at school in the September following their fourth birthday.
References:
http://www.ego4u.com/en/read-on/countries/uk/school
http://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/international/uk/the-uk-school-system
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/schools-and-admissions/admissions/primary-school-admissions/compulsory-school-age/
http://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/