Statutory Testing
2026-27 ACADEMIC YEAR
September 2026 – Reception Baseline Assessment
Schools will complete the reception baseline assessment for each child in the first 6 weeks after they start Reception Class.
May 2027- Optional Key stage 1
KS1 assessments will no longer be statutory from the academic year 2023-2024 onwards.
The optional key stage 1 tests will be administered during May 2027.
May 2027 – Key Stage 2 – Year 6 pupils
Year 6 pupils will take their formal assessment tests in the week beginning 10th May
The following is the timetable for this year’s tests:
| Date | Activity |
| Monday 10th May 2027 | English grammar, punctuation and spelling papers 1 and 2 |
| Tuesday 11th May 2027 | English reading |
| Wednesday 12th May 2027 | Mathematics papers 1 and 2 |
| Thursday 13th May 2027 | Mathematics paper 3 |
Year 4 – Multiplication tables check
All Year 4 pupils will have the Multiplication Tables Check within the 2-week period from Monday 7th June 2027.
Children will be asked multiplication facts up to 12 x 12
June 2027 – Year 1 pupils: PHONICS SCREENING:
All Year 1 pupils and some Year 2 children will be having their Phonics check throughout the week starting Monday 14th June 2027.