SATs
Year 6 will take the key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests – commonly known as SATs.
These tests, alongside teacher assessment of English writing and science, are used to measure school performance and to make sure individual pupils have the support that they need as they move into secondary school.
You can find past papers
The SATs in 2026 will take place from Monday, May 11 to Thursday, May 14, 2026
Monday, May 11: Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling (Papers 1 & 2)
Tuesday, May 12: English Reading
Wednesday, May 13: Mathematics (Paper 1: Arithmetic)