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Key Stage 1 and 2 grammar, punctuation and spelling tests
The Key Stage 1 grammar, punctuation and spelling (GPS) test is optional, but it's statutory for pupils in KS2. Read about the format of the test, and view sample materials from the Standards and Testing Agency.
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