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All-through school

A school that educates pupils from the start of primary (or nursery) to the end of secondary in one institution.

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All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Types of school

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Primary school All four UK nations (details may differ)
A school for children from about age 4 or 5 to 11 (England, Wales, NI) or about 4.5 to 12 (Scotland), covering Reception or P1 to Year 6 or P7.
Secondary school All four UK nations (details may differ)
A school for pupils aged about 11 to 16 or 18, covering Years 7 to 11 (and often 12 to 13) in England and Wales, S1 to S6 in Scotland and Years 8 to 14 in Northern Ireland.

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