KS1 SATs Papers and Tests

KS1 SATs Tests (Year 2) and Past Papers from 2000 onwards – all free to download. Gap and Question Level Analysis (QLA) Tools with individual pupil reporting. Testing for the National Curriculum introduced in 2014 began in 2016. Tests in 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to Covid-19. 
KS1 SATs Tests
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2024Mathematics2024
KS1
Mathematics


2024 KS1 Mathematics
2024 KS1 Mathematics Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Arithmetic

Paper 2 Reasoning

Paper 1 Arithmetic Instructions

Paper 2 Reasoning Instructions

2024 KS1 Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis (2024 version coming soon)
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Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Modified Materials Pack

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2024Reading2024
KS1
Reading


2024 KS1 Reading
2024 KS1 Reading Zipped Pack


Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Reading Booklet and Prompt

Paper 2 Reading Booklet

Paper 2 Reading Questions

Paper 1 Instructions

Paper 2 Instructions

2024 KS1 Thresholds and Scaled Scores
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Rapid Reading


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2024Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling2024
KS1
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling


2024 KS1 Grammar Punctuation and Spelling
2024 KS1 GP&S Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Spelling

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Questions

Paper 1 Spelling Script/Instructions

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Instructions

2024 KS1 Thresholds and Scaled Scores
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2023Mathematics2023
KS1
Mathematics


23KS1Mai
2023 KS1 Mathematics Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Arithmetic

Paper 2 Reasoning

Paper 1 Arithmetic Instructions

Paper 2 Reasoning Instructions

2023 KS1 Thresholds and Scaled Scores
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2023Reading2023
KS1
Reading


23KS1Rei
2023 KS1 Reading Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

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Paper 1 Reading Booklet and Prompt

Paper 2 Reading Booklet

Paper 2 Reading Questions

Paper 1 Instructions

Paper 2 Instructions

2023 KS1 Thresholds and Scaled Scores
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Rapid Reading


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2023Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling2023
KS1
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling


23KS1GPSi
2023 KS1 GP&S Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Spelling

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Questions

Paper 1 Spelling Script/Instructions

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Instructions

2023 KS1 Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
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2022Mathematics2022
KS1
Mathematics


2022 KS1 Maths
2022 KS1 Mathematics Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Arithmetic

Paper 2 Reasoning

Paper 1 Arithmetic Instructions

Paper 2 Reasoning Instructions

2022 KS1 Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
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Data Analysis

Modified Materials Pack

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2022Reading2022
KS1
Reading


2022 KS1 Reading
2022 KS1 Reading Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Reading Booklet and Prompt

Paper 2 Reading Booklet

Paper 2 Reading Questions

Paper 1 Instructions

Paper 2 Instructions

2022 KS1 Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
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Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Rapid Reading


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2022Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling2022
KS1
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling


2022 KS1 GPS
2022 KS1 GP&S Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Spelling

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Questions

Paper 1 Spelling Script/Instructions

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Instructions

2022 KS1 Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
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Modified Materials Pack

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2019Mathematics2019
KS1
Mathematics


2019 KS1 Maths
2019 KS1 Mathematics Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Arithmetic

Paper 2 Reasoning

Paper 1 Arithmetic Instructions

Paper 2 Reasoning Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Data Analysis

Modified Materials Pack

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2019Reading2019
KS1
Reading


2019 KS1 Reading
2019 KS1 Reading Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Reading Booklet and Prompt

Paper 2 Reading Booklet

Paper 2 Reading Questions

Paper 1 Instructions

Paper 2 Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Rapid Reading

Data Analysis

Rapid Reading

Data Analysis

Modified Materials Pack

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2019Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling2019
KS1
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling


2019 KS1 GPS
2019 KS1 GP&S Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Spelling

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Questions

Paper 1 Spelling Script/Instructions

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
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Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Modified Materials Pack

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2018Mathematics2018
KS1
Mathematics


2018 KS1 Maths
2018 KS1 Mathematics Zipped Pack
Markscheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Arithmetic

Paper 2 Reasoning

Paper 1 Arithmetic Instructions

Paper 2 Reasoning Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Data Analysis

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2018Reading2018
KS1
Reading


2018 KS1 Reading
2018 KS1 Reading Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Reading Booklet and Prompt

Paper 2 Reading Booklet

Paper 2 Reading Questions

Paper 1 Instructions

Paper 2 Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Rapid Reading

Data Analysis

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2018Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling2018
KS1
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling


2018 KS1 GPS
2018 KS1 GP&S Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Mark Scheme on a Page

Paper 1 Spelling

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Questions

Paper 1 Spelling Script/Instructions

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

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2017Mathematics2017
KS1
Mathematics


2017 KS1 Maths
2017 KS1 Mathematics Zipped Pack
Markscheme

Paper 1 Arithmetic

Paper 2 Reasoning

Paper 1 Arithmetic Instructions

Paper 2 Reasoning Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Data Analysis

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2017Reading2017
KS1
Reading


2017 KS1 Reading
2017 KS1 Reading Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Reading Booklet and Prompt

Paper 2 Reading Booklet

Paper 2 Reading Questions

Paper 1 Instructions

Paper 2 Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Rapid Reading

Data Analysis

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2017Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling2017
KS1
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling


2017 KS1 GPS
2017 KS1 GP&S Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Spelling

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Questions

Paper 1 Spelling Script/Instructions

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

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2016Mathematics2016
KS1
Mathematics


2016 KS1 Maths
2016 KS1 Mathematics Zipped Pack
Markscheme

Paper 1 Arithmetic

Paper 2 Reasoning

Paper 1 Arithmetic Instructions

Paper 2 Reasoning Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Data Analysis

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2016Reading2016
KS1
Reading


2016 KS1 Reading
2016 KS1 Reading Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Reading Booklet and Prompt

Paper 2 Reading Booklet

Paper 2 Reading Questions

Paper 1 Instructions

Paper 2 Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Rapid Reading

Data Analysis

Copyright Information
2016Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling2016
KS1
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling


2016 KS1 GPS
2016 KS1 GP&S Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Spelling

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Questions

Paper 1 Spelling Script/Instructions

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Instructions

Thresholds and Scaled Scores
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Mid-Year Marking and Analysis Service

Copyright Information
2015Mathematics2015 Sample
KS1
Mathematics


2015 KS1 Maths
2015 KS1 Mathematics Sample Zipped Pack
Markscheme

Paper 1 Arithmetic

Paper 2 Reasoning

Paper 1 Arithmetic Instructions

Paper 2 Reasoning Instructions

No thresholds for this test
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools
2015Reading2015 Sample
KS1
Reading


2015 KS1 Reading
2015 KS1 Reading Sample Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Reading Booklet and Prompt

Paper 2 Reading Booklet

Paper 2 Reading Questions

Paper 1 Instructions

Paper 2 Instructions

No thresholds for this test
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools


Rapid Reading
2015Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling2015 Sample
KS1
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling


2015 KS1 GPS
2015 KS1 GP&S Sample Zipped Pack
Mark Scheme

Paper 1 Spelling

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Questions

Paper 1 Spelling Script/Instructions

Paper 2 Grammar and Punctuation Instructions

No thresholds for this test
QLA Gap Test Analysis
Gap/Test/QLA Analysis Tools
2014Mathematics2014 Sample
KS1
Mathematics


2014 KS1 Maths
2014 KS1 Mathematics Sample Zipped Pack
Mathematics – without commentary

Mathematics – with commentary
Gap analysis not available
2014Reading2014 Sample
KS1
Reading


2014 KS1 Reading
2014 KS1 Reading Sample Zipped Pack
Reading – without commentary

Reading – with commentary
Gap analysis not available

Rapid Reading
2014Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling2014 Sample
KS1
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling


2014 KS1 GP&S
2014 KS1 GP&S Sample Zipped Pack
GP&S – without commentary

GP&S – with commentary
Gap analysis not available

KS1 SATs Papers / Tests – What are they?

KS1 SATs Papers: SATs is actually an informal name for the government’s National Curriculum Tests. The SATs name has likely been adopted from American tests which are short for Standard Attainment Tests. Currently there are tests for Mathematics, Reading and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (sometimes referred to as SPAG – Spelling Punctuation and Grammar). Writing is assessed by teachers – there is no formal test. 

SATs can also be called  ‘SATs papers‘, ‘SATs exams‘ or ‘SATs tests‘ or their formal name ‘National Curriculum Tests‘.

Do KS1 still do SATs?

Yes, but it is planned they will phased out after 2022 – this appears to be under review and may be extended. 

KS1 SATs Papers/Tests – When are they?

All children in state schools are expected to take the tests in May at the end of KS1 (Year 2) and the end of KS2 (Year 6). There is no requirement for children to take the tests in private schools, although many of them do so informally – their results are not reported to the government. 

KS1 SATs take place in May after Easter. Schools have a window when they can choose to deliver the KS1 SATs Papers. Dates can be found here

What are the outcomes or grades?

Standards:

  • Working Towards the Expected Standard,
  • Working at the Expected Standard,
  • Working at a Higher Standard/Greater Depth.

For some children who are working below ‘Working Towards’, teachers will use Pre Key Stage Standards (KS1, KS2) to make an assessment. This is normally for pupils who have learning needs. For pupils with profound learning needs, teachers use the Engagement Model

For the Reading and Mathematics Tests, schools also receive a Scaled Score which is a more precise indicator of attainment. 

KS1 SATs Papers – Children who struggle to take them

The government produces variations of the tests that mean some children can still take the KS1 SATs Papers even if they have impairments such as visual or hearing impairments. Some children may not be able to access the tests due to more profound needs. Instead these children are given a teacher assessment using the Pre Key Stage Standards (KS1, KS2) or Engagement Model. A school should inform you if your child will not be taking the test. 

Reporting SATs Test Results to Parents

Schools should report the Standard (for example Working Towards, Expected or Higher Standard/Greater Depth) results of tests to parents. They do not all report the Scaled Scores. The thresholds for these Scaled Scores can be found on our website (Phonics, KS1, KS2, Year 3 to 5, KS3).

How are the results used?

The results of the tests are used in two main ways:

  • In KS1 the results are reported to the government who use this to measure progress to the end of KS2. There has been a lot of disruption due to covid recently and also progress used to be measured against pupils who studied the old curriculum. It is not known how progress will be measured in the future from KS1 to KS2. 
  • For Primary Schools, the government compares the outcomes for pupils against other schools. These are commonly known as League Tables. This gives an indication of which schools perform the best. The League Tables are very controversial as schools vary in terms of their children’s needs. Some schools may have a high proportion of Special Needs, or have high levels of deprivation. Some schools may have an advantage as they benefit from having low number of Special Needs children, or have many families who can afford tutors and dedicate more time to their children’s learning. You will also see in the League Tables a ‘Progress Score’. This is a measure of progress from Year 2 to Year 6. 

Other Statutory Assessments

As well as the KS1 SATs and KS2 SATs there are a number of other Statutory Assessments in Primary Schools. Statutory means that schools have to do them. 

Reception Baseline Assessment

This is new from 2021. A pupil is expected to take a short assessment within the first 6 weeks of them entering Reception. This is a short assessment on speaking & listening, early reading and mathematics. The results are not reported to parents and there is no pass mark. The results will be used by the government to measure progress of pupils from their entry into Reception to when they leave Year 6. This means that the KS1 SATs tests will be phased out soon. 

Phonics Check

This occurs in June every year for all Year 1 children. Children read 40 real and pseudo (made up) words to test their phonics decoding ability. The pass mark is usually 32 and results should be reported to parents. If a pupil does not meet this ‘expected standard’, they are tested again in Year 2. 

Multiplication Check

2022 is due to be the first year that this is statutory due to delays caused by Covid-19. It happens towards the end of Year 4. Children use a computer to answer a range of multiplication questions up to 12×12 and have 6 seconds to answer each question. 

Other Year Groups

Schools can choose whether they do tests in other year groups. There is no requirement to do so and no requirement to report test results to parents. However schools do have to write a report for each child annually. For the previous National Curriculum (pre 2014), the government did produce Year 3 to 5 Tests and KS3 Tests tests. 

When are KS1 SATs Papers Published?

The KS1 SATs Papers are normally published publicly by the Summer of the year in which they taken. 

How to prepare my child for their KS1 SATs Tests

SATs Tests can be stressful for children but a school will prepare the children as best they can for example by doing Mock Tests. You can also use the resources on this website to help. 

  • Free access to past papers: Phonics, KS1, KS2, Year 3 to 5, KS3 including access to Mark Schemes
  • Revision Packs for Mathematics
  • Rapid Reading, Rapid Grammar and Rapid Arithmetic – short activities based on National Curriculum Tests
  • Test Gap Analysis – built for schools to use usually for a cohort of children but can be used for individual children too. There are many free versions available to try out.