primary school
noun
a school usually covering the first three or four years of elementary school and sometimes kindergarten.
primary schools
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pluralof primary school.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Southern Trust said that subject to funding being made available, it would like to extend the Seasons of Life project into primary schools.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The government policy, which came into effect from 1 September, restricts mandatory uniform items with school logos to three for primary schools and four for secondary schools, with the latter including ties.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
France has already banned children from using mobile phones in colleges -- the schools attended between the ages of 11 and 15 -- and in primary schools.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Children at English primary schools with more pupils on free school meals are less likely to leave able to swim 25m, BBC research has found.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
In the area, there were two small primary schools, a general store, and a dipping tank to rid the cattle of ticks and diseases.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
