See where your students are and where they need support

The New Group Reading Test (NGRT) gives you a clear, standardised view of student reading ability. Whether you’re identifying students who need support or tracking progress over time, NGRT provides reliable data that helps you plan your next steps with confidence.

It’s quick, adaptive, and suitable for all students, no matter their starting point.

What does NGRT do?

Set a clear baseline at the start of the year
Identify students who need additional support or challenge
Monitor reading progress term by term
Guide teaching, planning and student grouping

Designed to support every reader

NGRT is fully adaptive, adjusting the difficulty of questions based on each student’s responses. That means:

Confident readers are challenged with more complex material
Less confident readers stay engaged with accessible content
Every student gets a fair, differentiated experience

Based on robust benchmarking

Standardised on over 11,700 students
Benchmarks are validated annually using nearly 500,000 assessments
Uses the Standard Age Score (SAS) for accurate comparisons
Provides a strong reference point for Australian and New Zealand schools

What will you get

Group Reports
Show how your class or cohort compares to national norms, with SAS and confidence bands. Helps identify trends and guide planning.
Individual Reports
Breaks down each student’s reading strengths and challenges, with clear next steps.
Progress Reports
Measure growth across the year and evaluate the impact of interventions.
System-wide Reporting Track reading performance across year levels or school groups. Plan strategically and allocate resources where they’re needed most.

When to use NGRT

Start of year – to set a reading baseline
Mid-year – to monitor progress or reassess after intervention
End of year – to measure growth and plan ahead

NGRT can be used up to three times a year to help keep students on track and ensure support is working.

Combine NGRT with NGST for a complete view of literacy

Using NGRT alongside the New Group Spelling Test (NGST) provides a more comprehensive picture of student literacy. Together, they help you:

Assess reading and spelling in one streamlined session
Spot gaps across decoding, comprehension and spelling
Plan more cohesive, targeted support
Track literacy development across the whole school year

With both tools working together, you’ll have the insight to support every student’s literacy journey right from the start.

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NGRT: New Group Reading Test