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10 August 2026

Start Year 6 with a clear picture of what your pupils already know, where the gaps are and what they need next.

This comprehensive Year 6 English Baseline Assessment assesses Reading, Grammar & Punctuation, Spelling and Writing and includes everything needed to administer, mark and analyse the assessment.

More than just a baseline test, the included interactive Excel assessment tracker helps turn results into useful information for planning, grouping and intervention. Enter pupil assessment results and writing judgements to automatically generate individual subject and overall judgements, class averages, attainment distributions, individual pupil profiles and intervention groups. The tracker also identifies priority areas and provides actionable planning insights and suggested interventions, helping you move directly from assessment to next-step teaching.

DON’T JUST GET A SCORE. KNOW WHAT TO TEACH NEXT.
Use the assessment at the beginning of Year 6 to identify:
• individual and whole-class strengths
• gaps in prior learning
• pupils requiring additional support
• areas requiring further teaching
• priorities for intervention
• starting points for Year 6 English

WHAT’S INCLUDED?
The download contains a complete set of teacher and pupil resources:
✓ Teacher Administration Guide
Clear guidance for administering and using the assessment.
✓ Student Assessment Booklet
Year 6 appropriate assessment activities covering the key areas of English.
✓ Original Reading Insert
Original reading material created specifically for the assessment.
✓ Teacher Mark Scheme
Clear answers and marking guidance to support consistent assessment.
✓ Writing Assessment Rubric
A structured framework for assessing pupils’ independent writing.
✓ Writing Exemplification
Additional support to help teachers make informed writing judgements.
✓ Interactive Excel Assessment Tracker
Enter pupil results to create a clear overview of attainment, strengths and areas requiring further attention.
✓ National Curriculum Mapping
See how the assessment content links to relevant National Curriculum expectations.
✓ Intervention & Next Steps Guide
Use assessment findings to help identify appropriate teaching and intervention priorities.
✓ SEND/Inclusion Assessment Booklet
An additional version designed to improve accessibility for pupils requiring further support.

FOUR AREAS OF ENGLISH ASSESSED
Reading
Assess comprehension and reading skills using an original age-appropriate text and accompanying questions.
Grammar & Punctuation
Identify retained knowledge and misconceptions before moving into the Year 6 curriculum.
Spelling
Assess pupils’ spelling knowledge as part of the overall English baseline.
Writing
Use an independent writing task and detailed assessment rubric to identify strengths and next steps in pupils’ writing.

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