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Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests
06 July 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
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At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses a delay in returning Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Test results due to Pearson Education Limited's system issues.
Action Requested
There will be a delay until Thursday 16 July 2026 for the return of test results. The Government is holding Pearson accountable and reviewing future delivery options.
Key Facts
- Year 6 children in England took their end of Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests (SATs) in May.
- Results were originally due on Tuesday 7 July 2026 but delayed to Thursday 16 July 2026.
- Pearson Education Limited was awarded the contract for delivering KS2 tests by the Standards and Testing Agency in April 2024.
- Pearson failed to upload results on time due to system issues.
- The test scripts were marked, quality assured, and standards maintenance completed as scheduled.
- Pearson apologised for the delay affecting schools, pupils, and parents.
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