Assessment at Key Stage 3

The information in this section will be useful to those involved in carrying out and reporting on Key Stage 3 teacher assessment - headteachers, teachers and local authorities. The latest information on Key Stage 3 teacher assessment will be published here to help schools and local authorities carry out their statutory duties, including:

general information about Key Stage 3 teacher assessment
frequently asked questions
key dates for the annual assessment cycle.

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Key Stage 3 reporting templates
Templates which can be used by schools to report end of Key Stage 3 results to parents.
General article 17 May 2013
Frequently asked questions about teacher assessment
An introduction to teacher assessment, and answers to commonly asked questions.
FAQ 03 May 2013
How to submit KS3 teacher assessment data
Instructions for schools and local authorities on how to submit Key Stage 3 teacher assessment data using the NCA tools website.
Multi-page article 02 May 2013
Calculating overall subject levels for Key Stage 3
Information on how to calculate an overall subject level for Key Stage 3.
Multi-page article 25 April 2013
Key Stage 3 teacher assessment codes
Codes for use when recording and submitting teacher assessment data.
General article 17 April 2013
2013 Key Stage 3 assessment
Information for schools on 2013 Key Stage 3 assessment, including details about the new teacher assessment deadline and key dates for 2012-13.
General article 02 January 2013
Key Stage 3 teacher assessment and reporting arrangements
Information on the 2013 Key Stage 3 teacher assessment and reporting arrangements (TARA).
Statutory guidance 30 November 2012