Click below to find out about the SATs for each Key Stage and subject. Each section contains:
- the topics that are covered
- how the tests are administered
- sample questions
| Key Stage 1 | Maths English |
[ Paper 1 ] [ Reading ] [ Writing ] [ Spelling & Handwriting ] |
| Key Stage 2 | Maths English Science |
[ Test A ] [ Test B ] [ Mental Arithmetic ] [ Reading ] [ Writing ] [ Spelling & Handwriting ] [ Test 1 ] [ Test 2 ] |
| Key Stage 3 | Maths English Science |
[ Paper 1 ] [ Paper 2 ] [ Mental Arithmetic ] [ Paper 1 ] [ Paper 2 ] [ Paper 1 ] [ Paper 2 ] |
The SATs papers contain questions covering what the children have done in class throughout each Key Stage. The questions are of 3 types: those needing short answers, multiple choice questions and those needing extended answers with more detailed explanations. The questions change every year and sometimes the test itself changes or a new test is introduced. For example, at Key Stage 2 the Mental Arithmetic Test is a new test for 1998.
Click the table above to see further information about the tests and some sample questions.
Why are the tests taken?
The National Curriculum sets out what pupils should know, understand or be able to do during their school life from the age of 5 to 16. It also sets standards or targets that teachers and pupils work towards.
At the end of each Key Stage the government sets National Tests (SATs) based on these targets so that they and the schools can monitor how well pupils are doing.
