Reception Baseline Assessment

Schools must complete the reception baseline assessment for each child in the first 6 weeks after they enter reception.

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile

Schools must complete the early years foundation stage profile assessment between April and June of the academic year in which children turn 5, which is usually the reception year.

Y1

Phonics Screening Check

Schools must administer the phonics screening check within the 1-week period from Monday 8 June 2026.

Y2

KS1 National Curriculum Tests (SATs)

It is recommended that the optional key stage 1 tests are administered during May 2026.

Y4

Multiplication Tables Check

Schools must administer the multiplication tables check within the 2-week period from Monday 1 June 2026.

Y6

KS2 National Curriculum Tests (SATs)

The key stage 2 tests are timetabled from Monday 11 May to Thursday 14 May 2026.