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Preparing for 7 July

From 7 July 2009, key stage 2 national curriculum test results will be published on the 'Pupil results' section of the Test orders website.

 

Teacher assessment submission

The submission of teacher assessment, including P scale data, is a statutory requirement for key stage 2 and key stage 3 schools and must be submitted by the 10 July 2009 deadline. From 1 May 2009, LAs and schools can submit their teacher assessment data on the 'Teacher assessment' section of the Test orders website.

Access the 2009 Test orders website for teacher assessment submission

Letter to key stage 3 headteachers (PDF 63KB)

 

 National curriculum test dates 2010

On 7 May 2009, the Expert Group on Assessment released its final report.

 

 

Key stage 2 level threshold tables available

The level threshold tables for this year's key stage 2 national curriculum tests have been published.

 

Reviews guidance for schools

Information about the review services available for the key stage 2 national curriculum tests, and the application process including conditions for acceptance.

 

Key stage 3 update

The key stage 3 national curriculum tests are no longer statutory. Schools can now choose to administer one or more of the English, mathematics and science tests. The DCSF wrote to all key stage 3 headteachers in January. This letter relates to the 2009 changes for key stage 3 non-statutory national curriculum tests and submitting teacher assessment.

DCSF letter to key stage 3 headteachers