Reception Baseline Assessment
Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA)
The STA 2025 reception baseline assessment: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA) – GOV.UK sets out the statutory requirements for the RBA and includes:
• changes for the academic year 2025 to 2026 including new requirements for a pupil device as well as an assessor device.
• important dates
• responsibilities
• participation and administration details
• reporting requirements
• legal obligations
There is a new RBA information video, which provides an overview of the changes and important dates for the academic year 2025 to 2026.
In line with these changes, STA has also updated the RBA assessment framework, which includes information about the assessment’s design and content
All RBA queries should be directed to the RBA help centre
Or, the national curriculum assessments helpline on 0300 303 3013, selecting the option for RBA.