Education and attainment data
This page contains key information for schools around the collection and analysis of assessment data. The focus will be on the summer collections for the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP), Phonics, Key Stage 1 (optional), and Key Stage 2.
Primary Collections 2026
As in previous years, we will be collecting data for EYFSP, Phonics and Key Stage 1 (optional). The Key Stage 2 assessments will be uploaded directly to the DfE via Primary Assessment Gateway.
Local guidance
This local guidance complements the statutory guidance published by the DfE in the Assessment and Reports Arrangements.
The main Assessment and Reporting Arrangements documents are available on the STA website.
Recording and submission guidance
- Early Years Foundation Stage
- Phonics
- Key Stage 1 (optional)
Reference tables to support the Key Stage 1 (optional) and 2 data entry
Software
Schools should ensure they have appropriate support in place for recording assessments and exporting final data. Most schools will record the assessments in their MIS, so this will be their school MIS support.
File request (Perspective Lite)
As part of the statutory EYFSP and Phonics collections process, as well as the optional Key Stage 1, we will now use the File Request module within Perspective Lite as the preferred method of secure data transfer.
Schools already access Perspective Lite to view pupil reports and summaries.
All state-funded schools and academies within Birmingham must securely submit their annual Early Years Foundation Stage Profile, Phonics results and optional Key Stage 1 to the council by the specified deadlines.
Read the File request (Perspective Lite) guidance for help to submit files.
Confirmation forms
Links to the confirmation forms can be found in the recording and submission guidance documents.
Reports
Once we have received and processed your data for EYFSP, Phonics, and Key Stage 1, we will provide you with reports that allow you to check the data before it is sent to the DfE. Once again, the reports are to be published on Perspective Lite.
Email: educationdata@birmingham.gov.uk
Moderation Appeals process for Key Stage 2 for 2026
One of the local authority’s statutory duties following moderation is to notify the head teacher of each moderated school whether or not the assessments in the school are accurate and consistent with national standards. If a school disagrees with the changes moderators have made to their original teacher assessment judgement, the following procedures apply.
The Key Stage 2 appeals process guidance will be available in May 2026.
Read how data is used for statutory assessment data collections.
Page last updated: 30 April 2026
