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.
National Curriculum Assessments Portal (NCA Portal): 2025 to 2026 test cycle onwards
Pearson has developed a new system to replace the PAG for activities relating to the 2025 to 2026 test cycle onwards.
For further information click: New Test Operations Service provider: information for schools and local authorities - GOV.UK
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)
National curriculum assessments: information for parents
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
KS2 September checking exercise. Guidance for all state funded primary schools
Useful guidance to understand school performance measures and calculations.
2025 KS2 September Checking Exercise Guidance
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