Age placement guide, academic year 2026–27

In England, year-group placement is based on your child’s age on 31 August before the school year starts. The tables below show the standard placement for the 2026–27 academic year, alongside the mapping to Sophia’s stages.

✓ Cut-off date: 31 August 2026

✓ Academic year runs 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027

✓ Reception to Year 13, ages 4–18

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Sophia High School is a premium British online independent school for students aged 4–18, delivering the English National Curriculum through daily live lessons in small classes, accredited by the DfE, ISA and COBIS.

Age placement guide, academic year 2026–27

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