Assessment KS1: Statutory requirements
Last updated on 05 February 2025
Assessment at the end of Key Stage 1 is no longer statutory. Please see the following DfE guidance.
- KS1 teacher assessment guidance (updated Oct 24)
- Optional KS1 tests guidance (updated Dec 24)
Please see this document for further information:
Assessment at the end of Key Stage 1 - HFL position paperopens in new window - PDF - Oct 2023 - 170KB
NB The Phonics Screening Check is still a statutory assessment.
DfE: Phonics screening check: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
Last updated on 05 February 2025