Get a clear picture of where your pupils are starting Year 6 with this ready to use Year 6 Baseline Assessment Pack.

Designed to provide a useful snapshot of pupils’ current understanding, the pack combines English and Maths baseline activities with pupil reflection, helping teachers identify strengths, gaps and areas that may need further teaching.
The resource is designed as a diagnostic starting point rather than a formal test, making it ideal for use during the first few weeks of Year 6.

English includes:
Reading comprehension with questions covering retrieval, inference, vocabulary and author choice
Independent creative writing task
Writing continuation sheet
Pupil self reflection

Maths includes:
Number and place value
Calculation
Fractions and decimals
Reasoning and problem solving
Teacher answer pages included throughout

Also included:
Year 6 Baseline Pupil Reflection covering confidence across English and Maths, strengths, areas for support and an initial learning goal.

Teacher overview and guidance for using the baseline activities effectively
The activities can be completed together or spread across several sessions, allowing teachers to use the resource flexibly alongside their own professional judgement.
No scores. No pressure. Just a useful starting point.

Suitable for Year 6 and ideal for September, transition or establishing starting points with a new class.

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