primary school
Americannoun
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a school usually covering the first three or four years of elementary school and sometimes kindergarten.
noun
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(in Britain) a school for children below the age of 11. It is usually divided into an infant and a junior section
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(in the US and Canada) a school equivalent to the first three or four grades of elementary school, sometimes including a kindergarten
Etymology
Origin of primary school
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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Ssentamu put together a team around Good Shepherd Primary school where he teaches.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
Primary school enrolment doubled and HIV levels dropped because of an anti-Aids campaign spearheaded by the president.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026
"Primary school children are like little sponges," Katharine said.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025
Robbins also said Paramount made significant investments in Trench Town, the backdrop of Bob Marley’s childhood — including the construction of an outdoor learning pavilion and security booths at the Trench Town Primary school.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2024
Primary school students attended class six days a week.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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