Names given to school years in England, Scotland and Wales
School years in England & Wales
Here is the list of the year names for schools in England & Wales. Be aware that Years 12 and 13 are often known as the ‘Sixth Form’ (the name from a previous system).
Age Year group
| 3-4 | Nursery |
| 4-5 | Reception |
| 5-6 | Year 1 |
| 6-7 | Year 2 |
| 7-8 | Year 3 |
| 8-9 | Year 4 |
| 9-10 | Year 5 |
| 10-11 | Year 6 |
| 11-12 | Year 7 |
| 12-13 | Year 8 |
| 13-14 | Year 9 |
| 14-15 | Year 10 |
| 15-16 | Year 11 |
| 16-17 | Year 12/Lower Sixth Form |
| 17-18 | Year 13/Upper Sixth Form |
School years in Scotland
In Scotland the ages of children in each year group varies, so this is just a guide.
Age (approx) Year group
| 3 | Nursery 3 |
| 4 | Nursery 4 |
| 5 | P1/Primary1 |
| 6 | P2/Primary2 |
| 7 | P3/Primary3 |
| 8 | P4/Primary4 |
| 9 | P5/Primary5 |
| 10 | P6/Primary6 |
| 11 | P7/Primary7 |
| 12 | S1/Secondary 1 |
| 13 | S2/Secondary 2 |
| 14 | S3/Secondary 3 |
| 15 | S4/Secondary 4 |
| 16 | S5/Secondary 5 |
| 17 | S6/Secondary 6 |
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