Year 1 Phonics Screening Test 2014

In June 2014, the 2014 Phonics Screening Test was given to all children in Year 1 in England. Children that failed the 2013 Phonics Screening Test (when they were in Year 1) were required to take the 2014 Phonics Screening Test in Year 2.

2014 Phonics Screening Dates

Schools had the freedom to choose a day within the week commencing 16th June 2014. As some schools are larger than others, the test can take place on one day or across several days.

2014 Phonics Screening Test Downloads

Below are all available downloads for the 2014 Phonics Screening Test. This includes the official practice materials and phonics screening test materials as well as word lists and whole-class PowerPoint presentations published by Exam Ninja.

YearPractice Materials Assessment Materials Answer Sheet Scoring Guidance Word List PowerPoint
2014

2014 Phonics Screening Test Audio

Many parents don't have English as their first language and can struggle to decode the words using phonics. Thankfully, Exam Ninja has produced an audio walkthrough that works through each word in the 2014 Phonics Screening Test.

Word Audio
vol
teg
jat
ind
tull
shog
foid
thard
frem
cloin
bulm
harnd
quiz
back
doom
short
freed
dress
fund
think
jair
clain
yewn
tabe
clisk
thrand
strad
scroy
nigh
brown
main
rude
drink
crowds
splat
stripe
comic
giving
pumpkin
fighters

2014 Phonics Screening Test Threshold

The threshold mark for the 2014 Phonics Screening Test was 32 marks out of 40. Children who scored 32 marks or more met the expected standard while those that score below 32 had not.

Children that didn't meet the expected standard in the 2014 Phonics Test were required to take the test again the following year, the 2015 Phonics Screening Test.

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