primary school

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The demolition also destroyed the community primary school, leaving nearly 500 pupils out of class for months.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In Northern Ireland from, 2030, children are set to sit new national tests in reading, maths and science in primary school and year 10.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

It aims to provide 22.5 hours of pre-school education a week for all children in the year before they start primary school.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Retired primary school teacher Linda explained: "The charity started in 1965 when some Borders farmers' wives recognised that a child living close by was in dire need."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

It was a primary school before the war.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie