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S1

The first year of secondary school in Scotland, for pupils aged about 11 to 12 (S1 to S6 are the secondary years).

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Phases and year groups

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Primary 7 Scotland Northern Ireland
The final year of primary school in Scotland and Northern Ireland, for pupils aged about 10 to 12.
Senior phase Scotland
S4 to S6 in Scottish secondary schools (and equivalent in colleges), when pupils work towards national qualifications.

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