Dear Y6, we measure your progress, not just in test results, but in how you treat others, your attitude to learning and how you've developed into a confident individual over the year. Many of you excel in art, sport, drama, singing and caring for others; these are just as important. Be proud of your many achievements, because we are.
These assessments give a snapshot of where you are in your learning journey so far in just English and Maths. They do not show what makes you special to us, your friends, and your family. If you are worried in any way, please come and talk to us so we can reassure you.
During May in Year 6, children undertake National Curriculum Tests (commonly known as SATs) in English and Mathematics. These provide records of attainment in the subjects, including standardised scores for maths, reading and writing . In addition, teachers are required to provide teacher assessments in English, maths and science.
Some schools are also selected by the Standards and Testing Agency for science sampling. If the school is selected, then a group of children will be required to take 3 science papers during the first week back after 1/2 term (11th - 15th June).
Monday 14 May |
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test: Paper 1, short answer questions - 45 mins Paper 2, spelling - 20 mins approx |
Tuesday 15 May |
English reading test: Reading booklet and associated answer booklet. 1 hour |
Wednesday 16 May |
Mathematics, Paper 1, arithmetic test - 30mins Mathematics, Paper 2, reasoning - 40mins
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Thursday 17 May |
Mathematics Paper 3, reasoning - 40mins
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11th to 15th June |
Possible science sampling tests |
June |
Final moderation of children's writing |
The SATS results are reported to your child’s next school. Secondary schools then use these results, together with their own assessments, to set targets for Years 7, 8 and 9 (and often beyond up to GCSE). Some also use them to inform ability grouping. It is important therefore, that these assessments are an accurate reflection of your child’s attainment to ensure they are suitably challenged/supported at their next school. We particularly ask you to support homework tasks, which will revise concepts and skills needed for these tests.
The tests from 2016 onwards will be different from previous SAT tests. The following is based on information received to date but may be subject to change.
Key Stage 2 Reading Test
Subject area |
Percentage of overall mark |
Themes and conventions |
0-10% |
Making inferences |
20-40% |
Comprehension |
40-60% |
Language for effect |
10-25% |
Paper |
Subject area |
Overall percentage of mark |
Grammar and punctuation |
GrammarPunctuationLanguage strategies |
36-50%14-28%4-10% |
Spelling |
Spelling |
29% |
Subject area |
Percentage of overall mark |
Number, ratio and proportion and algebra |
65-75% |
Measurement, geometry and statistics |
25-35% |
Scaled Scores
•Test outcomes at KS2 will be reported as scaled scores.
•Raw scores (the number of marks awarded for each subject) will be translated to scaled scores (a comparable score for each subject) using a conversion table.
•The national standard will be 100 and children achieving this score or above will be 'meeting age related expectations'
•Pupils will receive a raw score, a scaled score and confirmation of attainment of the national standard.
•There is no correlation between old levels (pre 2016) and this method of reporting using a national standard.
•In 2016 and 2017 a scaled score of 110+ was regarded as evidence of a child 'working at greater depth within age related expectations'
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