This baseline assessment is designed to check pupils’ understanding of the Year 2 curriculum objectives at the start of Year 3. The tasks are simple and straightforward, covering key grammar and punctuation skills such as suffixes, compound words, expanded noun phrases, verb tenses, punctuation and apostrophes.

The clear layout makes it easy for children to complete independently while giving teachers a reliable snapshot of learning. A full set of answers is included, along with direct links to the curriculum aims, making it quick to see exactly what is being assessed.