In the summer term each year, children in Year 2 and Year 6 complete tests known as Standard Assessment Tests  (SATs). These tests in English and Maths reflect the current National Curriculum which has been in place since 2014, and have been intended to be more rigorous than previous years.

The links below provide parents with specific information relating to the SATS and sets out to answer some commonly asked questions. 

Link to DfE KS1 and KS2 Past Tests and Sample Papers

Click on Department for Education (DfE) icon above to access and view KS1 and KS2 Test Materials.

Test Dates 2026-2027

Phonics Screening Week for Year 1 Pupils will take place week beginning Monday 14th June 2027.

KS1 Year 2 SATs Test Dates 2022-2023

Maths and English SATs tests are optional but can take place during the month of May.

• Monday 10th May 2027: English SPaG Test- Grammar/Punctuation Papers 1 & 2
• Tuesday 11th May 2027: English Reading Test
• Wednesday 12th May 2027: Mathematics Paper 1 (Arithemetic) & 2 (Reasoning)
• Thursday 13th May 2027: Maths Paper 3 (Reasoning)

Multiplication Tables Check

The dates that the National Multiplication Check will be administered within the 2-week period from Monday 7th June 2027.

KS2 Year 6 SATs Test Dates 2023-2024

The dates that the National KS2 SATs will take place in May 2024 are from Monday 13th May 2023 to Thursday 16th May 2023.

• Monday May 13th 2024: SPaG Test Paper 1 & 2
• Tuesday May 14th 2024: Reading Test
• Wednesday May 15th 2024: Maths Paper 1 (Arithmetic)
• Wednesday May 15th 2024: Maths Paper 2 (Reasoning)
• Thursday May 16th 2024: Maths Paper 3 (Reasoning)