These guidelines sheets support teachers' assessments from levels 2 to 5 and focus on the key level borderlines at Key Stage 2.

To access the assessment guidelines, click the links below.

Reading assessment guidelines for level 2 and level 3  (PDF 0.13 Mb)

Reading assessment guidelines for level 3 and level 4  (PDF 0.11 Mb)

Reading assessment guidelines for level 4 and level 5  (PDF 0.11 Mb)

Writing assessment guidelines for level 2 and level 3  (PDF 0.10 Mb)

Writing assessment guidelines for level 3 and level 4  (PDF 0.11 Mb)

Writing assessment guidelines for level 4 and level 5  (PDF 0.11 Mb)

Mathematics assessment guidelines for level 2 and level 3  (PDF 0.18 Mb)

Mathematics assessment guidelines for level 3 and level 4  (PDF 0.18 Mb)

Mathematics assessment guidelines for level 4 and level 5  (PDF 0.17 Mb)

Versions of the guidelines containing levels 2 to 8 are available to download below:

English assessment guidelines for levels 2 to 8  (PDF 0.17 Mb)

Mathematics assessment guidelines for levels 2 to 8  (PDF 0.15 Mb)