Sonar Tracker

This article is only relevant if you use stand-alone Sonar Tracker and have not yet migrated to the integrated version. If you don't know which version of Sonar Tracker you are using, see Sonar Tracker: Which version of Sonar Tracker am I using?

If you are using the integrated version of Sonar Tracker, see MIS: How do I export a CTF file? to learn how to create a CTF file through the Juniper MIS.

After you have entered all of your statutory data into Sonar Tracker (see Sonar Tracker: How do I enter / submit End of Year ELG / Phonics / Optional KS1, MTC and KS2 assessments?), you can create an export of this information as a CTF to import into your third-party MIS. 

When the data is in your third-party MIS you can then submit it to your Local Authority. You cannot create a data return direct to your LA from Sonar Tracker, it needs to go into your MIS first. 

Sonar Tracker: How do I export statutory end of key stage data from Sonar Tracker?

If you previously used Target Tracker you had two options:

1. Create a CTF for your MIS.
2. Create a CTF to send to the LA.

In Sonar the CTF that is created is for import into your third-party MIS, then from there you can create your data return for the LA/County. The reasoning behind this is:

1. The data needs to be in your MIS anyway so this ensures this is done.
2. Local Authorities have advised that they prefer the file to come from an MIS.

Related information

• Sonar Tracker: Which version of Sonar Tracker am I using?

Updated 02 June 2026 09:10