National Primary School Assessments
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Schools must complete the reception baseline assessment for each child in the first 6 weeks after they enter reception.
Optional key stage 1 tests (Year 2)
The recommended administration period for the optional key stage 1 tests is during May 2028.
The statutory key stage 2 tests are timetabled from Monday 8 May to Thursday 11 May 2028.
Multiplication tables check (Year 4)
Schools must administer the multiplication tables check within the 2-week period from Monday 5 June 2028.
Schools must administer the phonics screening check within the 1-week period from Monday 12 June 2028.
