PaginePhonics Screening Check (Year 1): Format Guide & Practice Tests
Decoding 40 words, including pseudo-words. June of Year 1 (retake in Year 2 if needed).
- 5 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Who takes it | Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Decoding 40 words, including pseudo-words |
| When | June of Year 1 (retake in Year 2 if needed) |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | Does not give a mark on reports; schools share whether the expected standard was met. |
| Official information | gov.uk |
Practice tests in this format
📖 Year 1 reading & phonics
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Phonics Screening Check (Year 1)?
Decoding 40 words, including pseudo-words. June of Year 1 (retake in Year 2 if needed). Does not give a mark on reports; schools share whether the expected standard was met.
What is the format?
One-to-one with a teacher, about 5–10 minutes. 40 words: real words and "alien" pseudo-words.
How should students prepare?
Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.
Are these the official exam papers?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.