You must not retain personal data for 'longer than necessary'
This is one of the 7 principles of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
You’ll need to work out what ‘necessary’ means for the personal data you hold. Consider why you need to keep any pieces of personal data, and make sure you’re able to justify the decision you take.
To help you decide, read more about how to identify the 'lawful basis' for processing personal data.
Statutory retention periods
Pupil records Document type Retention period Action at end of retention period Guidance/legislation Primary school pupil records Until the pupil leaves the school. Transfer to secondary school or other primary school when the pupil leaves. See The Education (Pupil Information) (England) Regulations 2005 for details of what to keep in the pupil record and guidance on how to transfer information to another school. Secondary school pupil