School 1920s

[finnisfinder]

I have a school photo taken of my uncle late 20s early 30s. He was born in 1923 in Sandwich and went to the local school.

i am trying to date it. The only clue I have is one of the boys holding a slate with Standard One on it.

Being more familiar with present school years I was wondering if anyone could tell me how classes were arranged then. What would Standard One mean?

Thank you.

[panda40]

https://www.sandwich-infant.kent.sch.uk/about-us/history

This might help

[finnisfinder]

 Suddenly remembered that I have an excellent book called Sandwich Recollected An Oral History 1914-1950

It covers many memories including Schools and Schooling. On reaching Standard V you were 14, time to leave for many pupils.

Found some school photos on site you suggested Panda.

[stanmapstone]

In England & Wales there were education standards laid down from Standard I to Standard VI and apparently progression through the Standards was by examination not age.
The average age for each standard was;
Standard I 6 years
Standard II 7 years
Standard III 8 years
Standard IV 9 years
Standard V 10 years
Standard VI 11 years
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_Education_Act_1870#Standards_of_education
Standard VII was upto 14 years and  was added in 1882.

Stan