This guidance sets out the statutory requirements for key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum assessment and reporting for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

What are key stage 2 tests? Some people refer to these tests as SATs. The tests help measure the attainment of pupils in relation to the standards set out in the national curriculum, and help...

Key stage 2 tests are marked by external markers, who receive training to ensure the mark schemes are applied consistently and fairly. The mark schemes are provided to show teachers how the...

Oct 3, 2025 · KS2 school performance data for the academic year 2025 to 2026 will be shared securely with primary schools, academy trusts and local authorities for school improvement purposes, and …

This guidance sets out the statutory requirements for key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum assessment and reporting for the academic year 2024 to 2025.

Pupils with specific needs may require additional arrangements so they can take part in the KS2 tests. Access arrangements are adjustments that can be put in place to support those pupils.

This guidance will help schools and local authorities understand the statutory requirements for key stage 2 (KS2) teacher assessment (TA) for the academic year 2024 to 2025, under The Education …