Information for parents
Below you will find information which we hope you will find helpful.
We have also included inks to our latest OFSTED report and other pages providing information which may be of interest to you.
STARTING PRESCHOOL
At Lindale Preschool we are able to accept children between
the ages of 2-4 years 11 months.
(We can take children as soon as they are two).
STARTING PRIMARY SCHOOL
Children can start in Reception as detailed below:
Child born between: Year of starting school (Reception class)
1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 September 2024
1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 September 2025
1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 September 2026
PRIMARY EDUCATION IN ENGLAND
Primary schools admit children between the ages of 5-11 years of age. (Children can start in Reception class at 4 years of age, but full-time education is not compulsory until a child turns 5 years old). Most primary schools are divided into Infants (Key Stage 1) and Juniors (Key Stage 2).
Year Group Age of Children
Reception 4-5 years (Early Years Foundation Stage)
INFANTS
Year 1 5-6 years
Year 2 6-7 years (SAT’s take place for Key Stage 1)
JUNIORS
Year 3 7-8 years
Year 4 8-9 years
Year 5 9-10 years
Year 6 10-11 years (SAT’s take place for Key Stage 2)