School cut-off date WAS:Riddle and Grindelwald in 1945

[karenlyall666]

No: HPFGUIDX 109511

I've been lurking for a while having a lot on my mind what with the 
wedding less than three weeks away,  but anyway...

I didn't think I had anything to contribute to this thread as I'm not 
employed in education.  Then I realised.  JKR is writing in Scotland 
and has taught for a period in Scotland (at my old school none the 
less).  

Sorry list elfs its late and here's my point.

Myself (born April 17, 1976) and a few of my friends (born March, 
October & December 1976) were all in the same year throughout our 
school careers.

I'm not aware if this system has changed or not, but it would appear, 
from my experience that Scottish school year intakes from January 1st 
to December 31st.  If (like myself) a child would turn 5 in the 1981 
calender year then they would all be in the same year.  

I know from other friends that if a child was born late in the year 
and it was decided they were 'a young 4' then they would be held 
back, and effectively start school a year later.

Hopefully this helps, or maybe it just muddies the water more, who 
knows.

karen signing off a post that was way longer than she intended.

karenlyall666