UK School Year Calculator
Which year group a child is in this school year in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, with their exam years and whether they can start a year later.
In the 2026/27 school year a child born 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2016 is in Year 6 in England and Wales; a child born 1 March 2016 to 28 February 2017 is in P6 in Scotland; and a child born 2 July 2015 to 1 July 2016 is in P7 in Northern Ireland.
UK School Year Calculator
Frequently asked
What year will my child be in in Scotland?
Scottish year groups run from 1 March to the end of February. A child born March to August starts P1 in the August of the year they turn 5; one born September to February starts the August before they turn 5. P1 to P7 is primary, S1 to S6 secondary.
Why does a 1 July or 2 July birthday matter in Northern Ireland?
A child who turns 4 between 1 September and 1 July starts P1 the next September. One who turns 4 between 2 July and 31 August waits until the September after their fifth birthday, so a 2 July birthday is the oldest in the next year group.
Can you defer P1 in Scotland?
Yes, if your child is still 4 on the date they are due to start, which covers most September to February birthdays. Since August 2023 every deferred child gets an extra year of funded early learning and childcare. Some councils set a deadline to apply.
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