KS2 Statutory Assessment and Tests

The KS2 Teacher Assessment Guidance for use in the academic year 2024-20245 was published on 1^st October and outlines details of the moderation process and gives guidance on levels of independence and particular weakness.

The KS2 Teacher Assessment Frameworks will be used again this academic year, to assess the attainment of those working within the standard of the Key Stage in English writing. The KS2 Pre Key Stage Frameworks will be used to assess those working below the standard of the Key Stage, and therefore the tests, who access a subject specific curriculum.

For those who do not access a subject specific curriculum, the Engagement Model Framework has replaced p-scales 1-4 and must be used to assess attainment.

Resources

Resources to support Teacher Assessment and Administering end of KS2 Tests:

• Teacher Assessment Frameworks: Understanding Independence (vimeo.com)
• Writing Teacher Assessment Frameworks: Understanding Particular Weakness (vimeo.com)
• Understanding and Using the Engagement Model and Pre Key Stage Standards Padlet of resources (padlet.com)
• End of Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests
• KS2: Assessment and Reporting Arrangements (ARA) 2025
• KS2 Teacher Assessment Guidance 2025
• KS2 Tests Access Arrangements

Downloadable resources

• Optional Record Sheet for end of KS2 Writing Teacher Assessment (Word doc) [26KB] (Word)
• Year 6 scenarios to illustrate a particular weakness in writing (PDF) [219KB] (PDF)
• Preparing for end of KS2 NC Tests for reading and mathematics (PDF) [1003KB] (PDF)

Assessment Training Support

The following training is available to book on the S4S website and is fully funded for all LA maintained schools and academies who subscribe to Norfolk Statutory Assessment and Monitoring Services:

• Senior Leader Briefings: Statutory Assessment Responsibilities
• KS1: Phonics Screening Check Briefing
• KS2: Multiplication Tables Check Briefing
• KS2: Statutory National Curriculum Tests Briefing
• Preparing for end of KS2 Statutory Writing Assessment

If you have any queries etc please contact us at assessment@norfolk.gov.uk.