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Year 3

In England and Wales, a primary year for children aged 7 to 8; the first year of Key Stage 2 in England.

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Key Stage 2 (KS2) England Northern Ireland
In England, Years 3 to 6 (ages 7 to 11), ending with the KS2 national curriculum tests. In Northern Ireland, Primary 5 to 7.
Third grade United States
A US elementary grade for children aged about 8 to 9, the first grade with annual state tests under ESSA; equivalent in age to Year 4.

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