At the end of Year 6, children take Key Stage 2 SATs papers ( KS2 SATs) in English Reading, Maths, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GaPS). Children may also take a Year 6 SATs paper in Science and a teacher assessment in Writing. KS1 SATs Papers KS2 SATs papers first started in 1995 under the Education Reform Act of 1988. Pupils that took KS1 SATs in 1991 were the first year to take the new KS2 SATs in 1995.

In the summer term of 2016, children in Year 2 and Year 6 first took the new style SATs papers for the first time. These tests in English and Mathematics aim to reflect the new national curriculum, and are intended to be much more rigorous. There will be a new marking scheme to replace the existing national curriculum levels. English tests will include reading as well as spelling, puncuation and grammar as maths will include arithmetic as well as mathematical fluency, solving problems and reasoning. Random schools will see children tested at KS2 in Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology).These scaled scores show whether their child has reached the expected standard, exceeded the expected standard or fallen below it. KS2 SATs results are given as an easily comparable scaled score. Why do KS2 Year 6 SATs exist? KS2 SATs papers are marked by a team of external examiners. In the case of Writing and Science assessments, these are set and compiled by your child's teacher. How many marks are there in Year 6 SATs papers?

Teachers may find this guidance helpful in planning and prioritising the curriculum during coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery.

KS3 Maths Papers

Complete past KS3 SATs papers (also known as Year 9 SATs Papers) (including Reading, Writing, Maths, Science and Shakespeare tests). While often considered formal exams, Key stage 1 SATs papers should really be thought of as informal tests as they are not strictly timed and teachers can stop the test at any point if they feel it is appropriate for a particular child. Practice for the 2023 KS1 SATs using past KS1 papers. When are KS1 SATs?

Yes! Key Stage 1 SATs are an opportunity for your child to really shine. We would recommend parents help their children with our free past KS1 SATs papers archive. These Year 8 tests were written and published several years ago. Two sets were published by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), in 2003 and 2006. Levels information (what came before scaled scores) is only available for the first set of Year 5 test papers published in 2005.These Year 7 tests were written and published several years ago. Two sets were published by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), in 2003 and 2006. Level 6 tests were again optional (i.e. children had to be put forward for the test by their teacher). Children could be entered into either test or both. Informal KS2 Science SATs (2014) Year 6 do SATs papers in English Reading, Maths and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (sometimes called 'SPaG' or 'GaPS'). What are the 2024 SATs? The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics has produced a range of resources to support teachers of mathematics which complement this guidance. In addition, NCETM has produced resources supporting teachers with the specific pandemic-related factors affecting students as they start secondary school. This includes: