Phonics Screening Results

The national phonics screening test was introduced in 2012 to all Year 1 pupils.

It is a short, statutory assessment to confirm whether individual pupils have learnt phonic decoding to an appropriate standard. It aims to identify the children who need extra help so that they can be given support by school to improve their reading skills.

The check includes a ten page booklet with four words on each page. The check contains 40 words divided into two sections of 20 words. Each page will contain either four pseudo-words (Alien/made up words) or four real words.

There is no time limit for the check. The children can take as long as they need. For those children who can not concentrate for long periods, the check can be broken up into short periods.

If your child has not met the expected standard by the end of Year 1 then they will retake the test in the June of Year 2.

Phonics Screening Check Results 2024

Percentage of children reaching the required standard