What are KS2 SATs?

KS2 SATs are national tests taken by children in Year 6 in England. These tests assess pupils in English and Maths, and they help to measure the progress of pupils and the performance of the school.

Subjects Covered:

  • English: Reading, Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling.
  • Maths: Arithmetic and Reasoning.

Why are SATs Important?

  • Assess Progress: They help to understand how well children have learned the KS2 curriculum.
  • School Performance: They provide data on the school’s performance.

Test Format and Timetable

English:

  1. Reading Test: A single paper with questions based on three different texts.
  2. Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling Test:
    • Paper 1: Short answer questions.
    • Paper 2: Spelling test.

Maths:

  1. Paper 1: Arithmetic.
  2. Papers 2 and 3: Mathematical reasoning.

Timetable:

  • Tests are usually held over four days in May.
  • Specific dates and times will be communicated by the school.

How to Support Your Child

Preparation Tips:

  • Encourage Reading: Regular reading helps improve comprehension skills.
  • Practice Maths: Use practice papers and online resources to revise.
  • Discuss the Tests: Talk about the importance of the tests without causing anxiety.
  • Attend our SAT events during the Autumn term to find out more.
    • Introduction to SATS (slides from presentation are below)
    • English SATs (slides from presentation are below)
    • Maths SATs – Tuesday 26th November 2024 5pm – 6pm 
  • There will also be further information in the Spring term regarding wellbeing during the SAT week. 
Introduction to SATsDownload
Reading and SPAG SATDownload

Monkseaton Middle School Performance 

The following link will take you to our page on the Government website regarding school performance information.

Monkseaton Middle School – School Performance Data