compulsory school age

compulsory school age
England, Wales
In England and Wales:
• A child begins to be of compulsory school age on the start date of the term following his fifth birthday, or that day if his fifth birthday falls on the day term starts.
• A child ceases to be of compulsory school age on the last Friday in June in the academic year in which he reaches the age of 16 or if he reaches 16 after the last Friday in June but before the start of the new school year.
(Section 8, Education Act 1996.)

Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.

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