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 are a local delivery partner of L.E.A.D. Teaching School Hub by supporting the provision of Appropriate Body Services.
Keystone provides a personal, professional and friendly approach to all schools.
Upcoming Events
17
October
NEW TO YEAR 2 MODERATION
Starts: Friday, 17th October 2025 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 2026 and teacher assessment of reading, writing and maths at the end of KS1.
6
November
NEW TO YEAR 6 MODERATION
Date: Thursday, 6th November 2025 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 2026 and teacher assessment of writing in June 2026.
7
November
NEW TO YEAR 6 MODERATION
WORKSHOP
Date: Friday, 7th November 2025 at 9:00am
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 2026 and teacher assessment of writing in June 2026.
Latest News
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 Monday 8 September. Click HERE for further information.
New to Year 6
We have a range of training courses for Y6 teachers who are new to the year group, returning to the year group or for those who would like a refresher provided by the Lincolnshire Moderation Team. The training will support delegates with the statutory expectations for...
Pre-Key Stage Standards Exemplification Materials Available
Paul Singleton, the Lincolnshire Strategic Assessment Lead, has written a moderation book containing exemplification materials for the Pre-Key Stage Standards in reading, writing and maths, and these are available to purchase. To place your order please complete the...
Y1,3,4,5 Moderation Book Available
Helen Ackrill, the Local Authority KS2 Senior Lead Moderator, has written a moderation book containing exemplification materials for the non-statutory year groups of 1, 3, 4 and 5 and these are available to purchase. To place your order please complete the order form...
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.