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What are the Year 6 SATs papers?

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Emily Dawson

Published Mar 24, 2026

What are the Year 6 SATs papers?

What SATs papers do children take in Year 6?

  • English Spag Paper 1 (short answer questions)
  • English Spag Paper 2 (spelling test)
  • English Reading Paper.
  • Mathematics Arithmetic (Paper 1)
  • Mathematics Reasoning (Paper 2)
  • Mathematics Reasoning (Paper 3)

Is 120 a good SATs score?

101-119 – Any score above 100 (including 120) means that a child has exceeded the expected standard in the test. 100 – This is the expected standard for children.

How long is the KS2 SATs reading paper?

1 hour
KS2 Reading SATs: This consists of one paper with questions that are based on 3 passages of text. Pupils get 1 hour to complete the paper and will be answering many different question types including labelling, ranking and open-ended responses.

What papers are in KS2 SATs?

KS2 SATs Papers in Maths are three separate papers – Paper 1 (arithmetic), Paper 2 (reasoning) and Paper 3 (reasoning). Children have 40 minutes to complete Paper 1 and 30 minutes to complete Paper 2 and Paper 3. The marks of all three papers are then added together for their final mark.

Will Year 6 have SATs this year?

Yes, Year 6 SATs exams are cancelled for students this summer. This means that Year 6 SATs are cancelled for 2021.

Is there a KS2 science SATs?

Science is tested at KS2 level accoring to a sampling system, so most children do not currently sit a science SATs test. There are two separate science tests, lasting 45 minutes each, to assess understanding of scientific ideas and the use of scientific evidence.

What is a good SAT score for an 11th grader?

11th Grade Section Score Ranges

RedGreen
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing160–420460–760
Math160–470510–760

What is the national average for KS2 SATS?

The percentage of pupils working at greater depth in writing was 25% (national average 16%). The percentage of pupils who achieved at least the expected standard in maths was 80% (national average 75%)….SATs Results & Performance Tables.

Average scaled score
ReadingMathematics
Emmaville107106
Local Authority105105
National104104

How do I pass SATs KS2?

To get the most from your child’s SATs preparation at KS2, consider the following advice:

  1. Be Organised. This is arguably the most important part of SATs preparation.
  2. Devise a Study Plan.
  3. Read Anything – and Everything!
  4. Make SAT Revision More Fun.
  5. Use Practice Papers.
  6. Keep a Normal Routine.

How many words per minute should a 10 year old read UK?

Average Reading Speed by Age and Grade Level

Grade Level and AgeWords-Per-Minute
3rd Grade (Spring) 8-9 years old107 – 162 wpm
4th Grade (Spring) 9-10 years old123 – 180 wpm
5h Grade (Spring) 10-11 years old139 – 194 wpm
6th-8th Grade (Spring) 11, 12, 13, 14 years old150 – 204 wpm

Are KS2 SATs Cancelled?

Coronavirus impact on SATs 2021 Updated 20 March 2021: In recognition of the challenges posed by the pandemic, the Department of Education has now cancelled both KS1 and KS2 SATs tests for 2021.

What is KS2 curriculum?

KS2 is a part of the National Curriculum. This tells schools what subjects to teach and it tells teachers which topics to cover and at what level. As well as subjects and topics, the National Curriculum also sets out how KS2 pupils should be tested or assessed and the level they should achieve.

What are the KS2 SATs tests in 2016?

2016 saw new KS2 SATs tests in English and Maths with some schools being chosen to sit Science tests. The reading test will be a single one hour paper (including reading time) with questions based on a selection of texts of 1800-2300 words with 50 marks (1-3 mark questions).

How many marks are there in the English reading KS2 SATs?

For the English Reading KS2 SATs, children are given a reading booklet and a separate reading answer booklet. It’s out 50 marks and children have 60 minutes to complete it. Click here to find out more about the English Reading KS2 SATs Paper.

How many questions are on the English reading SATS test?

The English Reading SATs test is a typical reading comprehension assessment. It’s a single KS2 SATs paper that’s worth 50 marks and children have 60 minutes to complete it. The SPaG assessment is two individual tests: Paper 1 contains approximately 45 questions on KS2 SPaG topics.

What is the difference between Paper 1 and Paper 2 SATs?

Paper 1 is an arithmetic SATs paper and it contains wholly calculation-based questions. It is worth 40 marks and children have 30 minutes to complete it. Paper 2 is a reasoning paper and is out of 35 marks. Children have 40 minutes to complete it.