National Curriculum Assessments
Information for Parents and Carers
Primary school pupils in England take part in the:
– reception baseline assessment: within the first 6 weeks of entering reception
– early years foundation stage profile assessment: between April and June of the academic year in which they turn 5 (usually the reception year)
– phonics screening check: in June of year 1
– key stage 1 tests: optional, at the school’s discretion, at the end of year 2
– multiplication tables check: in June of year 4
– key stage 2 tests (sometimes referred to as SATs): in May of year 6
You will find more information about the individual assessments here.
