Key stage 2 teacher assessment (English writing, science): Key Facts and Dates
Everything teachers need to know about the key stage 2 teacher assessment, with dates and links from GOV.UK.
- Year group
- Year 6
- Status
- Statutory
- 2026 to 2027
- Writing moderation Monday 7 June – Tuesday 29 June 2027
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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Teachers judge writing (3 standards) and science (1 standard) using the STA frameworks, which have not changed since 2018/19. Local authorities moderate writing in June.
Teacher assessment of English writing (externally moderated by local authorities) and science.
Key dates
| 2027 | Date |
|---|---|
| Ta form opens | Mon, 17 May 2027 |
| Writing moderation | Mon, 7 June 2027 to Tue, 29 June 2027 |
| Ta submission deadline | Tue, 29 June 2027 |
Good to know
- Frameworks: Title: Teacher assessment frameworks at the end of key stage 2 for 2018/19 onwards; Ref: STA/19/8302/e; Pdf: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk; Page: gov.uk
Official documents
Facts checked against: gov.uk, assets.publishing.service.gov.uk, gov.uk · last checked 2026-10-20.
Year group packs
Year 6 English · Year 6 Science
Other assessments: Reception baseline assessment (RBA) · Phonics screening check · Key stage 1 tests (optional) · Multiplication tables check (MTC) · Key stage 2 national curriculum tests (SATs).
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