National curriculum assessments: key stage 2 tests
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and test administrators involved in administering the key stage 2 national curriculum tests.
Use this information to:
- check important dates for the key stage 2 test cycle
- understand your statutory requirements for the key stage 2 tests
- use appropriate access arrangements
- administer the tests
- keep test materials secure
- access your school’s test results
Your school will also receive printed copies of the test administration instructions with the test materials. These are not available on GOV.UK as they contain live test material. Details on the format, equipment and assistance that must be used for each test is available in the test administration guidance.
You will also receive the ‘Attendance register and test script dispatch instructions’ with your stationery pack .
Key stage 2 assessment and reporting arrangements
Access arrangements
Test administration
Maladministration
Planning
Monitoring visits
Results
Last updated 10 October 2022 + show all updates
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Banner removed from page - collection has been updated to include: 2023 assessment and reporting arrangements; Primary assessments: future dates; 2022 scaled scores at KS2.
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2017 scaled score guidance added.
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Addition of 2017 assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA) and planner.
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First published.