Overview
The tables below provide a quick reference for the codes used to record Key Stage Data. They were last updated in February 2023. For the latest DfE guidance, please visit their website.
EYFS 2020
| Result | Description |
| 1 | Emerging |
| 2 | Expected |
| A |
Unable to assess, or exemption applies For E01-E17 if any result = A then all of E01 to E17 marked as A |
Phonics
| Result | Description |
| A | Absent |
| D | Disapplied |
| L | Left |
| Q | Maladministration |
| Wa | Met the expected standard |
| Wt | Did not meet the expected standard |
KS1 and KS2
| Result | Description | KS1 TA | KS1 Test | KS2 TA | KS2 Test |
| N | No Scaled Score | N | Y | N | Y |
| B | Working below the level of the test | N | Y | N | Y |
| HNM | Has not met the expected standard | Y | N | Y | N |
| NS | Not achieved the standard | N | Y | N | Y |
| WTS | Working towards the expected standard | Y | N | Y | N |
| EXS | Working at the expected standard | Y | N | Y | N |
| AS | Achieved the standard | N | Y | N | Y |
| GDS | Working at greater depth within the expected standard | Y | N | Y | N |
| EM | Pupil assessed against the Engagement Model | Y | N | Y | N |
| PK1 | Pre Key Stage Standard 1 | Y | N | Y | N |
| PK2 | Pre Key Stage Standard 2 | Y | N | Y | N |
| PK3 | Pre Key Stage Standard 3 | Y | N | Y | N |
| PK4 | Pre Key Stage Standard 4 | Y | N | Y | N |
| PK5 | Pre Key Stage Standard 5 | N | N | Y | N |
| PK6 | Pre Key Stage Standard 6 | N | N | Y | N |
| A | Absent | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| D | Disapplied | N | Y | N | Y |
| F | Pupil will take test in future | N | Y | Y | Y |
| H | Pupil cheating | N | N | N | Y |
| J | Just arrived in school | N | N | N | Y |
| L | Left | N | Y | Y | Y |
| M | Missing | N | Y | N | Y |
| P | Pupil has taken test in past | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Q | Maladministration | Y | N | Y | Y |
| U | Unable to access Test | N | Y | N | Y |
Training
Looking for training to help you enter assessment data into Sonar Tracker?
Follow the link below to find out more about our assessment entry course (previously called "Getting Started with Sonar Tracker") and to book your place:
Summative Assessments: Demonstration and Benefits
To support the launch of the new Summative Assessments pages, we have produced the following resources that you'll find useful:
- Demonstration of the new Summative Assessments pages.
- Blog - Exploring why we've enhanced this experience and how it will benefit your school.
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