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28 August 2025
In 2025, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in all of reading, writing and maths, up from 61% in 2024. This is a 1.5 percentage point increase, the largest…
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Education leaders have called again for consideration to be given to replacing SATs with a more personalised system of assessment. They argue that the “one-size-fits-all” system of statutory assessment at…
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The DfE released a research report in July which estimates of the lifetime earnings return associated with improvements in attainment at Key Stage 2. This research highlights the significant long-term…
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From September 2025, Pearson will provide the Test Operations Service, supporting national curriculum assessments on behalf of the Standards and Testing Agency. Pearson has been selected as the supplier and…
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The interim report for the Curriculum and Assessment Review was published yesterday. The Review Panel recognises the hard-won successes and educational improvements of the last quarter-century but notes that “high…
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The government published revised attainment figures for KS2 assessments this year. Headline facts and figures: Percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (combined) 61% up…
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These annual statistics report on teacher assessments of children’s development at the end of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). They cover the following at national and subnational level, including…
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Headline facts and figures - 2024 data 20.6 is the average attainment score of those who took the check. This is a 0.5 point increase on the 2023 figure. 35%…
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The Curriculum and Assessment Review will look closely at the barriers which hold children back from the life chances they deserve and ensure curriculum and assessment is cutting edge, fit…
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Government has released the key dates for primary assessment - including SATs and phonics checks - for the next three years. 2024-2025: Key stage 2 tests are timetabled for Monday…
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The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) has released the guidance for the assessment and reporting arrangements for the phonics screening check and key stage 2 tests for this academic year.…
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Headline facts and figures - 2023/24 These statistics cover the attainment of year 6 pupils who took assessments in summer 2024. These pupils experienced disruption to their learning during the…
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