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For further information see: Sonar Tracker: Statutory Data entry.
Overview
This article explains how, on the rare occasion, you may need to enter Statutory End of Key Stage Two Test Scores manually into Sonar Tracker.
You will need to export the End of Key Stage 2 results from the Assessment Portal and import them into Sonar Tracker. Depending on the version of Sonar Tracker you are using, refer to the following articles:
- For integrated Sonar Tracker, see MIS: How do I import a CTF?
- For stand-alone Sonar Tracker, see Sonar Tracker: How do I import Statutory Data into Sonar Tracker from a CTF?
Sonar Tracker will be updated with the conversion tables soon after the DfE publishes them.
Prerequisites
You must have Account Owner, Account Admin, or Full Edit permissions to enter or edit statutory assessment data in Sonar Tracker.
Demonstration
The following interactive guide shows you how to enter statutory assessment data in Sonar Tracker. Select the relevant data that you want to enter when prompted to see a step-by-step demonstration:
Instructions
Follow these steps to enter your Statutory End of Key Stage Two Scores manually:
- Select Assessments.
- Select End of Key Stage Two from the Statutory Assessments list:
- When prompted, select Year 6 or a year 6 class for which you wish to enter test results:
- Select Open Assessment, the End of Key Stage Two input page opens for the selected pupils:
- Select Edit Assessment.
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From Edit Assessment:
- Optionally, change the Assessment Date if it is different to the one shown (by default this is today's date). Any information that you enter / edit will be assigned to the selected date.
- Select Start Editing.
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Use the filters to select the subject that you want to edit (English, Mathematics or Science):
- Select a cell and then select / enter the result
- Repeat Step 7 and Step 8 for each subject area, pupil and assessment.
Tips
If you enter an invalid test score, a red message is displayed explaining that the value is incorrect:
Select the Information key to view the meanings of the different values you can enter (where codes, rather than scores are used):
See more information about the codes used in Statutory Assessments here - Sonar Tracker: What do the codes for recording Key Stage Data mean?
Outcome
The test scores are updated and saved.
If you enter a score for Reading and Mathematics, the Teacher Assessment columns for Reading and Mathematics will be locked and vice-versa.
Where you have entered raw scores, the total score and scaled score calculate immediately. These values are read-only.
Reporting KS2 Outcomes
The conversion tables will be programmed into the software shortly after they have been published by the DfE which populates the reports
- Select the Statutory Dashboard in the Analysis tab (This report is updated overnight so will reflect any changes made the following day).
- If you subscribe to the full version of Sonar Tracker:
- Select the End of Key Stage 2 Outcomes report to show the percentage of pupils at and above in each subject as well as the school's combined percentage.
- Select the Primary Assessment Conversion Matrix Report to show these outcomes against previous assessments eg End of Year 5 Summative Data. When using this report for select KS2 TA as the From option.
Related information
Go to the KS2 Assessment and Reporting Arrangements for more information about these assessments in 2026.
To understand how you can report on your statutory data using Sonar Tracker, see Sonar Tracker: How can I report on Statutory / End of Key Stage Assessments in Sonar?
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