British English term for a secondary school, typically covering ages 11 to 16 or 18 depending on the institution. Senior school follows primary or junior school and may or may not include a sixth form. Widely used by parents, pupils, and educators in everyday speech.
She was nervous about starting senior school in September — a much bigger place than her primary.
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(schools, UK) A secondary school.
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