Year 6 SATs

What are Year 6 SATs?

Year 6 SATs are standardised assessment tests that children take during May of Year 6. The aim is to assess their learning from Years 3-6 (KS2) and identify whether or not they are working at the expected standard for their age group. 

Children in Year 6 take SATs tests in English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling, English Reading and Mathematics (Arithmetic and Reasoning). English writing is not tested, and is instead assessed by teachers against a set of framework called ‘the teacher assessment framework’.

Who must take the Year 6 SATs?

All children in Year 6 in schools in England must take the Year 6 SATs during May of Year 6. These tests are administered nationally at the same time in every school. 

How do I know if my child is doing well?

In order to reach the expected standard in each subject, children must achieve a scaled score of 100. Children who achieve a scaled score of 110 and over are considered to be working at greater depth within the expected standard. Children who do not reach the scaled score of 100 are considered to be working towards the expected standard.

Our Year 6 SATs Parent Workshop is a guide to help prepare your child for Year 6 SATs.