A primary school is an educational institution that provides the first stage of formal education to children typically ranging from the age of five to eleven years old. It is also known as an elementary school in some countries.

Primary education is usually compulsory and provides the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes that form the foundation of a child’s academic journey.

Primary schools aim to provide children with a safe and supportive learning environment, where they can develop their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. They offer a range of educational programs and services, including literacy and numeracy instruction, science, social studies, art, music, and physical education.

Primary schools are typically divided into grades or year groups, and children progress through the system as they get older. In most countries, primary school education is free, and the curriculum is set by the government or educational authorities.

The primary school curriculum varies between countries, but it usually covers a broad range of subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and physical education. The goal of primary education is to provide children with a strong foundation for future learning, and to develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, and to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.