Phonics Screening 2024

In June 2024, the 2024 Phonics Screening Test was given to all children in Year 1, the first year of Key Stage 1, in England. Children that failed the 2023 Phonics Screening Test (when they were in Year 1) were required to take the 2024 Phonics Screening Test in Year 2. Just like in previous years, the 2024 Phonics Check included real words and nonsense words. Use previous years Phonics Screening Tests to help prepare your child for their upcoming Phonics Screening Check.

2024 Phonics Screening Dates

Primary schools had the freedom to choose a day within the week commencing 10th June 2024. As some schools are larger than others, the test can take place on one day or across several days.

2024 Phonics Screening Test Downloads

Below are all available downloads for the 2024 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
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2024 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 2024 Phonics Screening Test.

Word Audio
nop
yim
zeg
ild
jick
sheb
deeg
quish
brop
sleen
sint
doilt
shin
fang
sort
chill
fled
speck
ramp
corns
bew
clune
baup
cheve
blenk
froast
scrup
sprace
bar
sneak
curl
doze
plank
shrimp
split
stripe
relay
ending
dolphin
crackers

2024 Phonics Screening Test Threshold

The threshold mark for the 2024 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 2024 Phonics Test were required to take the test again next year, the 2024 Phonics Screening Test.

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