Multiplication tables check (MTC): Key Facts and Dates
Everything teachers need to know about the multiplication tables check, with dates and links from GOV.UK.
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- Year group
- Year 4
- Status
- Statutory
- 2026 to 2027
- 2-week period from Monday 7 June 2027 (catch-up 21–25 June 2027)
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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Onscreen check of times tables up to 12 × 12 with 25 timed questions. Schools see results from late June 2027.
Onscreen check: 25 timed questions on tables up to 12 × 12; 6 seconds to answer each question, with a 3-second pause between questions (standard version).
Key dates
| 2027 | Date |
|---|---|
| Service opens | Mon, 26 April 2027 |
| Check window | Mon, 7 June 2027 to Fri, 18 June 2027 |
| Catch up | Mon, 21 June 2027 to Fri, 25 June 2027 |
| Completion deadline | Fri, 25 June 2027 |
| Results available | Mon, 28 June 2027 |
Good to know
Not yet confirmed by us: Whether a national threshold/pass mark exists is not stated in the 2027 ARA; check MTC guidance before saying so on pages.. Check the official documents.
Official documents
Facts checked against: gov.uk · last checked 2026-10-20.
Year group packs
Other assessments: Reception baseline assessment (RBA) · Phonics screening check · Key stage 1 tests (optional) · Key stage 2 national curriculum tests (SATs) · Key stage 2 teacher assessment (English writing, science).
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