Key stage 2 tests: test administration guidance (TAG)
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants about administering the 20222023 key stage 2 national curriculum tests.
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If you’re involved in administering the key stage 2 tests in 2022,2023, you should prepare by reading this test administration guidance (TAG).
It includes information about:
- planning for the tests
- receiving test materials
- administering the tests
This video shows how schools submit their headteacher’s declaration form:
Last updated
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Updated for the 2023 test cycle
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Updated guidance for administering the 2022 key stage 2 national curriculum tests.
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Updated for the 2020 test cycle.
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Updated for the 2019 test cycle.
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Updated for the 2018 test cycle.
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Updated for the 2017 test cycle.
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First published.
Update history
2026-04-30 15:59
Date correction in section 8.1: “You can make amendments to the ‘Manage key stage 2 pupil registration’ form within the ‘Activities’ section on the NCA Portal until Thursday 21 May (the end of the timetable variation period).” Previously, this sentence incorrectly stated “until Thursday 14 May”.
2026-03-09 09:30
Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026
2025-03-10 09:30
Updated for the academic year 2024 to 2025
2024-03-11 09:30
Updated guidance for administering the statutory end of key stage 2 tests in May 2024.
2023-03-13 07:55
Updated for the 2023 test cycle
2022-03-14 12:55
Updated guidance for administering the 2022 key stage 2 national curriculum tests.