Parent Hub | Preparing for SATs
Find information, tips and the best workbooks to prepare your children for their SATs.
What you need to know
The Key Stage 1 test is no longer compulsory from 2023.
Key Stage 1
What is it?
The Key Stage 1 SATs tests assess abilities in core areas. The test is informal, so most children aren’t aware they are taking a test.
What does it assess?
English: Reading (two papers), Grammar, punctuation and spelling (two papers: 1 x spelling, 1 x grammar and punctuation)
Maths (two papers: 1 x arithmetic, 1 x maths reasoning)
Which year group?
Year 2 (ages 6-7)
When is it?
June
Key Stage 2
What is it?
What is it?
The Key Stage 2 SATs tests assess abilities in core areas. This is a much more formal test than KS1 SATs.
What does it assess?
English: Reading (comprehension questions), Grammar, punctuation and spelling (two papers: 1 x spelling, 1 x grammar, punctuation and vocabulary)
Maths (three papers:1 x arithmetic, 2 x maths reasoning)
Which year group?
Year 6 (ages 10-11)
When is it?
May
What do schools use them for?
Secondary schools are told the SATs scores of children coming into Year 7. Some schools use the scores to set children in English and Maths, and use them to form GCSE targets.
Revision & Practice
Help your child make progress with these essential practice and revision books covering key knowledge and skills from the whole school year. Recap all the essential content, then check your skills with practice questions and activities.
Scholastic Learning Journey
The Scholastic Learning Journey is a carefully balanced range of practice, revision and test books to support your child’s education at school and at home.
Whether you’re looking to support your child’s phonics skills or help them prepare for their GCSE exams, the range is designed to encourage learners at every age and stage. Simply match the arrow colour to the front covers to navigate the range and meet your child’s needs every step of the way.
