Lower and primary school assessments
Guidance on data collection submissions to the learning performance team
Lower school data collection guidance 2026
Deadlines for submissions
26 June 2026 - Early Years Foundation Stage. The deadline to submit EYFS results is Friday 26 June 2026. However, schools are strongly advised to submit their data from Monday 15 June 2026.
22 June 2026 - Year 1 Phonics. The threshold mark will be released on Monday 22 June 2026. However, schools do not need to wait until the threshold is published before submitting their data.
22 June 2026 - Year 2 Phonics checks (for those who did not meet the expected standard in the June 2025 check). The threshold mark will be released on Monday 22 June 2026. However, schools do not need to wait until the threshold is published before submitting their data.
Please refer to relevant Standards & Testing Agency (STA) guidance for detailed information about the administration of each assessment collection: