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English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.
English reading test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) in May 2025.
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests.
Statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the national curriculum at key stage 2 (KS2).
Mathematics test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2024.
Guidance for schools about access arrangements available for pupils participating in 2026 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests (commonly called SATs).
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2024.
This page summarises future assessment dates in primary schools, to assist schools with their forward planning.
Scoring guidance, pupils' materials and answer sheet for the 2025 phonics screening check.
How to read out particular types of questions in the key stage 1 and key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests.
Mathematics test materials were administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2023.
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials were administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2023.
You can use these tables to convert raw scores to scaled scores for the 2025 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests.
English reading test materials administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2024.
Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
English reading test materials were administered to eligible pupils at the end of key stage 2 in May 2023.
Information about how headteachers, or someone with delegated authority, can request to reschedule the key stage 2 (KS2) tests.
Information for schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts (MATs) on how to access the National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal).
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