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 assessment
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.
Year 2 SATS tests
It is recommended that the optional key stage 1 tests are administered during May 2026.
At Holy Trinity we choose to administer the optional papers, as they provide us with invaluable progress and attainment data that we use to plan provision. Pupils sit the tests in small groups throughout the month of May, so it is essential that they attend school.
Year 6 SATS tests
The statutory key stage 2 tests are timetabled from Monday 11th May to Thursday 14th May 2026:
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday 11th May 2026 | English grammar, punctuation and spelling papers 1 and 2 |
| Tuesday 12th May 2026 | English reading |
| Wednesday 13th May 2026 | Mathematics papers 1 and 2 |
| Thursday 14th May 2026 | Mathematics paper 3 |
Year 4 Multiplication tables check
Schools must administer the multiplication tables check within the 2-week period from Monday 1st June 2026.
Year 1 Phonics screening check
Schools must administer the phonics screening check within the 1-week period from Monday 8th June 2026.