Age Range
DfE Performance Tables
Age range of students the school accepts
Understanding Age Range
The age range shows the youngest and oldest students the school admits. This defines what year groups are present and helps parents understand if the school covers their child’s educational journey.
Common Age Ranges
Primary schools: - 4-11 (Reception to Year 6) - 5-11 (no Reception) - 3-11 (including Nursery)
Secondary schools: - 11-16 (Years 7-11, no sixth form) - 11-18 (Years 7-13, with sixth form)
All-through schools: - 4-18 or 3-18 (full journey)
Why Age Range Matters
Understanding age range helps you: - Know which transitions your child will face - Plan ahead for next-phase schools if needed - Understand the school community’s age mix - Assess sixth form options
For Parents
Consider whether you prefer: - Fewer transitions (all-through schools) - Fresh starts at key stages (separate primary/secondary) - Sixth form on-site or moving to college
Each approach has merits depending on your child’s needs and preferences.
Technical Details
- Column Name
- age_range
- Data Source
- DfE Performance Tables
Coverage by School Phase
How many schools have data available for this field.
This field does not contribute to the performance score calculation.