KEY STAGE 2

External Key Stage 2 (KS2) moderation remains statutory. It gives confidence that schools’  Teacher Assessment judgements are accurate and consistent with national standards, as specified in the Teacher Assessment Frameworks (TAF) and exemplification materials. It also ensures the system is fair to all pupils. 

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External moderation is conducted by local authorities (LA) on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education. LAs are required to externally moderate at least 25% of schools every year. Schools selected for  end of Key Stage 2 moderation have a sample of their English writing outcomes moderated. This is to validate judgements and ensure they are consistent with national standards.

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External moderation is a collaborative process between the LA's moderators and the school. It offers the opportunity to discuss judgements on pupils’ performance against the requirements of the Teacher Assessment frameworks.

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All maintained schools and academies have a statutory obligation to administer the multiplication check to eligible pupils.

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All maintained schools and academies have a statutory obligation to administer the KS2 assessments to eligible pupils, following the published test administration guidance.

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Independent schools can administer the KS2 tests provided they have a written agreement in place with their chosen LA for monitoring their end of KS2 tests (and moderating their KS2 English writing TA if relevant).

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Click here for the latest copy of the Barnet Local Moderation Agreement.