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Optional key stage 1 tests guidance

Guidance about how schools can access and use the optional end of key stage 1 (KS1) national curriculum tests.

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The optional KS1 tests are designed to assess pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the KS1 programmes of study. Schools can choose to use the tests to support their own measurement of pupil attainment.

Updates to this page

Published 10 October 2024
Last updated 29 September 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

  2. The 2025 key stage 1 raw score to scaled score conversion tables and compensatory marks for spelling will be available to download from the Primary Assessment Gateway 2 weeks earlier - they will now be available from Thursday 1 May.

  3. Added information to confirm that STA will accept late orders and check for changes to orders for KS1 modified test materials up to Friday 2 May, and deliver to schools where required.

  4. First published.

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