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Statutory guidance

Key stage 2 tests: test administration guidance (TAG)

Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the 20262025 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests.

From:
Standards and Testing Agency
Published
31 March 2016
Last updated
910 March 20262025 — See all updates

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2026Key key stage 2 test administration guidance

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If you are involved in administering the KS2 tests in 2026,2025, you should prepare by reading this guidance. It includes information about:

  • planning for the tests
  • receiving test materials
  • administering the tests

For further support, you can also refer to our video which demonstrates how to submit the headteacher’s declaration form:

Headteacher’s declaration form

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Published 31 March 2016

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    2. Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026

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Update history

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.