Statutory Testing Information
Academic Year 2025-2026,
Key stage 2 tests
The statutory key stage 2 tests are timetabled from Monday 11 May to Thursday 14 May 2026:
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday 11 May 2026 | English grammar, punctuation and spelling Papers 1 and 2 |
| Tuesday 12 May 2026 | English reading |
| Wednesday 13 May 2026 | Mathematics Papers 1 and 2 |
| Thursday 14 May 2026 | Mathematics Paper 3 |
Multiplication tables check
Schools must administer the multiplication tables check within the 2-week period from Monday 1 June 2026.
Phonics screening check
Schools must administer the phonics screening check within the 1-week period from Monday 8 June 2026.
Academic Year 2026-2027
Key stage 2 tests
The statutory key stage 2 tests are timetabled from Monday 10 May to Thursday 13 May 2027.
Multiplication tables check
Schools must administer the multiplication tables check within the 2-week period from Monday 7 June 2027.
Phonics screening check
Schools must administer the phonics screening check within the 1-week period from Monday 14 June 2027.
