Guidance

Key stage 2 tests: returning test scripts

Guidance for completing attendance registers and returning key stage 2 (KS2) test scripts for marking.

• From: Standards and Testing Agency
• Published: 16 March 2020
• Last updated: 27 April 2026
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  1. 27 April 2026

     Removed references to the 'returning test scripts video' and attendance register completion times, in response to user feedback. Updated the link to the live 'online attendance register video'.

  2. 2 March 2026

     Updated guidance for packing and returning the 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) test scripts for marking and completing the related online attendance registers.

  3. 10 March 2025

     Updated guidance for the 2025 key stage 2 tests.

  4. 20 March 2024

     Updated guidance for returning the 2024 key stage 2 tests for marking, including a new instruction video for additional support.

  5. 17 April 2023

     updated for the 2023 test cycle

  6. 2 March 2023

     Included YouTube video for additional support.

  7. 25 April 2022

     Updated for 2022 test cycle.

  8. 16 March 2020

     First published.

Documents

Key stage 2: returning test scripts

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78957-950-5, STA/26/9101/e

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Details

This is a digital version of the printed guidance schools receive within their key stage 2 test materials consignment. It explains:

• what stationery items schools receive
• how to complete the new online test attendance registers
• how to pack and send test scripts for marking
• when and how to recycle unused materials and packaging