SATs, or Standard Assessment Tests, are national tests taken by students in England at the end of Key Stage 2, typically when they are in Year 6 (around age 11). These assessments are designed to evaluate students' knowledge and skills in core subjects, specifically:

• English: This includes a reading test that assesses comprehension through various texts, and a grammar, punctuation, and spelling test that evaluates students' understanding of language mechanics.

• Mathematics: The maths assessments consist of three papers: one focused on arithmetic and two that cover reasoning skills. These tests measure students' ability to solve mathematical problems and apply their knowledge.

The results from these tests are used to gauge individual student performance and school effectiveness. Each student receives a scaled score, with 100 being the expected standard. Scores below 100 indicate that a student may need additional support, while scores above 100 suggest they are working at or above the expected level.

SATs results help secondary schools understand incoming students' abilities and can influence how they group students for lessons. The tests aim to ensure that all children have a solid foundation in essential subjects as they transition to secondary education. 

The main components of the SATs (Standard Assessment Tests) at the end of Key Stage 2 are:

English

• Reading test: One paper with questions based on three passages of text, lasting 60 minutes.

• Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling test:
  • Paper 1: Grammar and punctuation (45 minutes).
  • Paper 2: Spelling test (approximately 15 minutes).

Mathematics

• Paper 1: Arithmetic (30 minutes)

• Paper 2: Reasoning (40 minutes)

• Paper 3: Reasoning (40 minutes)

These tests are typically administered over four days in May. The results provide a measure of attainment in these core subjects, helping to identify areas where pupils may need additional support and contributing to the assessment of schools' performance 

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