Standard Assessment Tests and Tasks (SATs) 2023-2024
2023/24 academic year
Reception baseline assessment
Schools must complete the reception baseline assessment for each child in the first 6 weeks after they enter reception.
Key stage 1
It is recommended that the key stage 1 tests (optional) are administered during May 2024.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | Key stage 1 test recommended period (optional) |
| Week commencing Monday 10 June 2024 | Phonics screening check week |
Key stage 2
The key stage 2 tests are timetabled from Monday 13 May to Thursday 16 May 2024.
Multiplication tables check
Schools must administer the multiplication tables check within the 2-week period from Monday 3 June 2024.
