School in the UK is compulsory between ages 5 and 16. Children attend primary school for 6 years, starting at age 5, which may be split into infant and junior levels. The school year consists of 3 terms from September to July with around 12-13 weeks of holidays. After primary school, students attend secondary school until age 16 or 18, where they typically wear uniforms consisting of items like blazers, shirts, ties, and dark bottoms.