The Department for Education (DfE) collect data relating to Primary Assessments to monitor children’s progress and achievement in key subjects across England.
This guidance page covers:
- Important Dates
- Read DfE Guidance
- Read Bromcom Guidance
- Book onto a Live Webinar
- Watch Webinar Recordings
- Additional Guidance
Important Dates
EYFS Profile (Reception)
- Assessment Window: April – June 2026
- Submission Deadline: 30th June 2026
Phonics Screening Check (Year 1 and Year 2 Retake)
- Assessment Window: 8th – 12th June 2026
- Submission Deadline: 8th June – 17th July 2026 (please check with the Local Authority)
- Pass Mark Released: 22nd June 2026
Optional Key Stage 1 Tests & Teacher Assessments (Year 2)
- Assessment Window: May 2026
- Raw Score to Standardised Score Conversion Table Release: 1st June 2026
Multiplication Tables Check (Year 4)
- Assessment Window: 1st -12th June 2026
- Results Released: 7th July 2026
Key Stage 2 (Year 6)
Tests
- Assessment Window: 11th – 14th May 2026
- Results Released: 7th July 2026
Teacher Assessments
- Submission Deadline: 26th June 2026
Read DfE Guidance
Optional Key Stage 1 Tests & Teacher Assessments
Key Stage 2 Tests & Teacher Assessments
NCA Portal (Phonics & Key Stage 2 Teacher Assessments)
COLLECT (EYFS Profile Return)
Read Bromcom Guidance
Optional Key Stage 1 Tests & Teacher Assessment Guide
Key Stage 2 Tests & Teacher Assessments Guide (including Year 4 MTC)
Book onto a Live Webinar
Reserve a place on a free Primary Data Collections webinar by enrolling on the course here.
Dates
- Thursday 30th April – 1.30pm – 2.45pm
- Tuesday 5th May – 9.30am – 10.45am
- Wednesday 13th May – 9.30am – 10.45am
Watch Webinar Recordings
Click the links below to watch a recording of the 2026 Primary Data Collections session. You will need to enter your name and email address to view the recording.
Additional Guidance
In order for the Assessment Sheets to populate correctly please ensure the Year Groups are mapped to the correct Key Stage, please see How to setup Key Stage Year Group Mapping
How to Import KS2 Results via CTF