The Scottish Government has introduced a single, nationally developed set of standardised assessments, designed to reflect the way we deliver education in Scotland, through Curriculum
for Excellence. These assessments are commonly known as NSAs and take place in the at P1, P4 .and P7 annually

P1 children will take two SNSA assessments: one in literacy and one in numeracy.

P4 children will take three SNSA assessments: one in reading, one in writing and one in numeracy.

P7 children will take three SNSA assessments: one in reading, one in writing and one in numeracy.

S3 young people will take three SNSA assessments: one in reading, one in writing and one in
numeracy.

Here is a link for parents and carers to access more information – https://standardisedassessment.gov.scot/parents-and-carers/#heading-11503

In addition to this, in session 2023- 24 we introduced PUMA  Numeracy and Maths assessments which all pupils will complete. They take place twice a year during autumn and summer terms. This supports us in  identifying strengths and areas for development in the childrens’ progress throughout their Primary school journey. We will also be introducing PIRA Reading assessments in the summer term which also identify strengths and areas for development in reading.