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Statutory assessments are assessments that schools are required by the Department for Education to complete. Statutory assessments take place in Early Years Foundation Stage, Year 1, Year 4 and Year 6. From September 2023, the end of Keys Stage 1 (Year 2) assessments became non-statutory.
Reception Baseline Assessment Info for Parents.pdfReception Baseline Assessment
Reception Baseline Assessment
When: September
How: Children complete a series of practical activities with their teacher
Click on the image opposite to open a guide about the Reception Baseline Assessment
Phonics_screening_check_information_for_parents.pdfPhonics Screening Check (Year 1)
Phonics Screening Check (Year 1)
When: Week commencing Monday 8th June 2026
How: Children are asked to read 40 words on flash cards with their teacher
Click on the image opposite to open a guide about the Phonics Screening Check.
Optional_key_stage_1_tests_information_for_parents.pdfEnd of Key Stage 1 Assessments (Year 2)
End of Key Stage 1 Assessments (Year 2)
When: May 2026
How: Children complete a series of short, age-appropriate test papers for Maths, Reading and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.
Click on the image opposite to open a guide about the End of Key Stage assessments.
Multiplication_tables_check_information_for_parents.pdfMultiplication Tables Check (Year 4)
Multiplication Tables Check (Year 4)
When: Fortnight commencing Monday 1st June 2026
How: Children answer 25 multiplication questions through an on-screen check
Click on the image opposite to open a guide about the MTC.
2026_key_stage_2_tests_information_for_parents.pdfEnd of Key Stage 2 Assessments (Year 6)
End of Key Stage 2 Assessments (Year 6)
When: Monday 11th May - Thursday 14th May 2026
How: Children complete a series of test papers for Maths, Reading and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.
Click on the image opposite to open a guide about the End of Key Stage assessments.
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