school age

NOUN

the time when one attends compulsory school

Synonyms

WEAK

early years juvenescence juvenility younger days youth

Example Sentences

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The department said that 18,472 school age children up to the age of 16 had a diagnosis of autism in 2025/26.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Childcare supervision services are offered for children between the ages of 6 and 17; some accept early education and elementary school age students.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

When my eldest reached school age, I couldn’t imagine sending him to a typical public school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

She chose an option that would allow four children under compulsory school age and up to 10 children under the age of 12.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

When he comes to school age, the magnificent buildings are already there to receive him; the ample staff of teachers welcomes him with open arms.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell