USEFUL RESOURCES
STA Assessment Updates
We encourage schools to sign up for STA’s assessment updates ,the updates provide important information and dates in relation to primary assessment.
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National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal): 2025 to 2026 test cycle onwards
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Pearson has developed a new system to replace the PAG for activities relating to the 2025 to 2026 test cycle onwards.
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For further information click: New Test Operations Service provider: information for schools and local authorities - GOV.UK
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If you need help with accessing or using the NCA Portal, please contact the national curriculum assessments helpline:
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call 0300 303 3013 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm)
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National curriculum assessments: information for parents
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Information for parents/ carers about the national curriculum assessments for pupils in primary school, these resources can be shared with parents/ carers by primary schools.
National curriculum assessments: information for parents - GOV.UK​​
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KS2 September checking exercise. Guidance for all state funded primary schools
Useful guidance to understand school performance measures and calculations.
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2025 KS2 September Checking Exercise Guidance
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Primary school accountability: technical guide
There continues to be a range of forms of accountability in place for primary schools, including key stage 2 (KS2) performance data.
Primary school accountability in 2025: technical guide - GOV.UK