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The key stage 1 (KS1) assessments data collection is a statutory data collection that takes place each June. You must complete statutory data collections by law unless theres a good reason not to.

Local authorities must submit KS1 assessments for all state-funded schools, including academies and free schools.

You should submit teacher assessment information for all pupils at the end of KS1 for:

• reading
• writing
• mathematics
• science

You can find guidance on how to collect this information in section 9 of the KS1 assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA).

KS1 covers years 1 and 2.

Important dates

Dates for the 2023 return:

• collection opens: 12 June 2023
• deadline for submitting data: 21 July 2023

Submit your data

Youll need to:

• register and log in with DfE Sign-in
• use COLLECT to submit your data

Contact your school or local authority approver, if:

• you want to request a DfE Sign-in username or password so you can access COLLECT
• key stage 1 assessments data is not on the list of collections you can see in COLLECT

Get help using DfE Sign-in

If you do not know who your approver is, use the DfE Sign-in request form.

If youve forgotten your password, use DfE Sign-in to reset it. You will need to click Start now and then the Ive forgotten my password link.

Note that well only be able to change the status of your data submission to authorised once youve cleared all errors in the data in COLLECT.

Collection documents

The following documents will help you prepare for the 2023 return:

• technical specification
• COLLECT guides
• data collection guide

Do you need help?

Submitting data

Use the service request form if you have any questions about your data. We aim to answer your question within 5 working days.

Feedback

Use the feedback form if you have any comments about our data collection service, including COLLECT and the helpdesk service.