The tests are carried out during the summer term in school, for pupils in years 2, 6 and 9. Some pupils are given practical tasks first to see if they are ready to take the written tests. The written tests have to be completed in a set time and for Key Stages 2 & 3 there is a timetable for the tests. [See timetable below]

The tests must be taken on those dates given. Pupils are not allowed to take the tests at any other time. Parents are given the results of the tests and the teacher assessments before the end of the summer term.

At Key Stage 1, the tasks are carried out during the Spring and Summer terms. The written tests are taken sometime during May. Schools can choose any date during this period to suit themselves.

Pupils who are assessed at level 4 must take the KS2 tests during the KS2 test week (at the same time as KS2 pupils) or at any time after that week. All written tests must be complete by the beginning of June.

All children in the school must take the tests at the same time. Schools can choose an appropriate start time for each test within the school day.

Each day is split into a morning and afternoon session. Schools can choose an appropriate start time for each session.

	Tue May 5	Wed May 6	Thurs May 7	Fri May 8	Mon May 11
Maths		Mental Test A & C (20 min)	Paper 1 (60min) Mental Test B (20 min)		Extension Paper (60 min)
			Paper 2 (60 min)
Science				Paper 1 (60 min)
				Paper 2 (60 min)	Extension Paper (60 min)
English	Paper 1 (105 min)
	Paper 2 (75 min)	Extension Paper (90 min)

See Examples for sample questions and more information about what the tests contain.