Exam board sorry for delay to Sats results in England
Summary
The exam board Pearson announced a delay of more than a week in releasing this year’s Sats results for Year 6 pupils in England, due to technical problems. Education leaders and the government expressed frustration, and Pearson apologized while promising to work hard to deliver accurate results soon.Key Facts
- Pearson delayed England’s Sats results from July 7 to July 16 because of technical issues.
- This is Pearson’s first year delivering Key Stage 2 tests after a contract change.
- The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said the delay is unacceptable and wants reliable results guaranteed.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson called the delay “deeply frustrating” for schools, parents, and pupils.
- Some markers reported working late nights and having concerns about the accuracy of marking due to system problems.
- Pearson said it is working around the clock to finish marking and provide complete results.
- School leaders want a full investigation to prevent future delays and are questioning the usefulness of these tests.
- Other exam results like GCSEs and A-levels from Pearson will not be affected by this delay.
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