Key Stage 1 & 2 Tests
KS1 SATs:
As of 2023, the End of KS1 SATs tests were made optional. As a school we have chosen not to use these as we have a robust schedule of summative assessments that are used in combination with teacher assessment to identify where children are in their education.
KS2 SATs:
In May, the children in Year 6 will sit their end of Key Stage Two SATs tests. These are national tests which all schools are required to complete in order to track children’s progress throughout and beyond their time at primary school. Within these tests, children will be required to answers questions on the whole of the Key Stage Two curriculum (Year 3-6) in three key areas of learning: Reading, SPAG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) and Mathematics. Writing is assessed separately, using a sample of the children’s written work throughout the year. If a child is working well below the year group expectations, then they may be exempt from the tests. This decision would be made based on the individual child’s needs and following a consultation between the parents and the school.