Marker recruitment update
Thank you for your interest in becoming a marker.
In partnership with our colleagues at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in this year’s marking process. Capita has successfully delivered the marking service for the 2024/25 test cycle.
From the 2025/26 cycle onwards, Pearson will be the new service provider responsible for marker recruitment and test delivery.
If you have any queries in relation to marker recruitment for the 2026 test cycle, please contact Pearson at KS2NCAMarker@pearson.com.
We are proud of the contributions made by our marking team and grateful for your interest in supporting this important work.
New test operations service provider: information for markers
Due to a change in Standards and Testing Agency’s (STA) Test Operations Services contract, Pearson will lead the delivery of KS2 marking and will manage marker recruitment for the 2026 KS2 tests and onwards.
STA will update their webpage with guidance on how to become a marker for the KS2 English and mathematics tests.
Please note, Pearson will contact existing markers with more information by the end of September.
KS2 2024-25 Test Cycle
If you’ve marked with Capita this year and have questions about the 2025 test cycle, please contact the marker helpline on 0300 303 1114 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm) or email marking@capita.com.
Important: The Capita Marking Team will only be available to support marker queries until 5:00pm on Friday 7th November 2025. Please get in touch well before this date to ensure we can assist you fully.
KS2 2025-26 Test Cycle
Pearson will contact existing markers by the end of September 2025 with more information regarding the recruitment process. Please refrain from contacting the new provider at this stage. Pearson will be happy to engage once they have made their initial outreach.
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