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Year 2

In England and Wales, the third year of primary school, for children aged 6 to 7; the last year of Key Stage 1 in England.

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Key Stage 1 (KS1) England Northern Ireland
In England, Years 1 and 2 (ages 5 to 7). In Northern Ireland, Key Stage 1 is Primary 3 and 4 (after the Foundation Stage in P1 and P2).
Second grade United States
A US elementary grade for children aged about 7 to 8, equivalent in age to Year 3 in England and Wales.

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