Keystone Academy Trust
Primary Assessment Specialists
Welcome to Keystone
Keystone Academy Trust are Primary Assessment Specialists supporting schools to improve outcomes for young people across Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.
Keystone Academy Trust are Primary Assessment Specialists supporting schools to improve outcomes for young people across Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.
With a vision of Stronger Futures for All, we are committed to helping educators at every level by providing assessment support, training and resources. Working collaboratively with our partners, Keystone Academy Trust are the contracted providers for moderation and monitoring of statutory processes on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council. Keystone also run the local primary programme for the Lincolnshire SCITT and work closely as a hub partner with L.E.A.D. Teaching School Hub.
Keystone provides a personal, professional and friendly approach to all schools.
Upcoming Events
12
November
NEW TO YEAR 2 MODERATION
Starts: 12 November 2026 at 9:15am
Ends: 3:00pm
At: The Regatta, Lincoln
Event Info
An outline of the expectations for teachers new to Year 2 who will be administering the optional end of KS1 tests in May 2027 and teacher assessment of reading, writing and maths at the end of KS1.
9
October
NEW TO YEAR 6 MODERATION
Date: 9 October 2026 at 9:15am
Ends: 3:00pm
At: The Regatta, Lincoln
Event Info
An outline of the expectations for teachers new to Year 6 who will be administering the statutory end of KS2 tests in May 2027 and teacher assessment of writing in June 2027.
15
October
NEW TO YEAR 6 MODERATION
WORKSHOP
Date: 15 October 2026 at 9:15am
Ends: 3:00pm
At: Keystone Training Room, Bourne
Event Info
An outline of the expectations for teachers new to Year 6 who will be administering the statutory end of KS2 tests in May 2027 and teacher assessment of writing in June 2027.
Latest News
2026 KS2 September Checking Exercise
The 2026 Key Stage 2 September Checking Exercise opened on Monday 7th September 2026 and closes at 5:00pm on Friday 18th September 2026. During the checking exercise window, schools will be able to check their data for 25/26 by ensuring the DfE have listed the correct pupils at the end of KS2, and, if necessary, submit requests to remove pupils. For more information please click HERE.
Securing the Foundations in Writing Training and Resources
Keystone Academy Trust are delivering Securing the Foundations in Writing training for Year 1, Year 2 and for mixed Year 1/2 classes, delivered by Paul Singleton. To give early writers the best possible start, research highlights the importance of building strong...
New Pre-Key Stage Standards Resource Now Available
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! We have a brand-new Pre-Key Stage Standards resource, written by Paul Singleton, the LA Assessment Lead for Lincolnshire. This fantastic resource includes exemplification materials that demonstrate writing...
NCA Portal
The PAG will close and no longer be accessible for schools from Friday 19 December 2025. The new National Curriculum Assessment Portal (NCA Portal) launches on Tuesday 23 September 2025. STA will publish guidance on how to access the portal and user manage accounts on...
Get In Touch
Keystone are committed to helping educators at every level by providing assessment support, training and resources. Get in touch for more information and to see how we can help.