KS2 SATs

Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) are formal assessments taken by pupils in Year 6 in England. They are designed to measure children's attainment in core subjects at the end of primary school.

Key subjects tested:

  • English Reading – One paper, usually a reading booklet with comprehension questions.

  • English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS or SPaG)

    One paper on grammar and punctuation

    One spelling test

  • Maths

    Paper 1: Arithmetic

    Paper 2: Reasoning

    Paper 3: Reasoning

National curriculum assessments: key stage 2 tests - GOV.UK

Key points:

  • The tests are usually taken in May.

  • Marked externally (except for teacher assessments in writing and science).

  • Results are used to measure school performance and inform secondary schools.

  • Pupils receive scaled scores (100 is the expected standard).