Statutory tests are administered by all schools at certain times of the year. These include end of Key Stage 1 assessments, end of Key Stage 2 assessments, KS1 phonics screening and the Year 4 multiplication check.
Assessment dates for 2022/23
Reception baseline assessment
Schools must complete the reception baseline assessment for each child in the first six weeks after they enter reception.
Key Stage 1 SATs
The key stage 1 tests should be administered during May 2023.
Phonics screening check (Year 1)
Week commencing Monday 12 June 2023
Key Stage 2 SATs
Tuesday 9 May to Friday 12 May 2023
Multiplication tables check (Year 4)
Schools should administer the multiplication tables check within the three-week period from Monday 5 June 2023.
Assessment dates for 2023/24
Reception baseline assessment
Schools must complete the reception baseline assessment for each child in the first six weeks after they enter reception.
Key Stage 1 SATs
The key stage 1 tests should be administered during May 2024.
Phonics screening check (Year 1)
Week commencing Monday 10 June 2024
Key Stage 2 SATs
Monday 13 May to Thursday 16 May 2024
Multiplication tables check (Year 4)
Schools should administer the multiplication tables check within the three-week period from Monday 3 June 2024.