Year 6 SATs Revision — Maths, Reading & Grammar
Free practice questions across maths, reading, and GPS — plus mock tests and parent guides. Everything in one place, no card needed.
What's in the Year 6 SATs?
KS2 SATs cover three subjects across six papers, all sat in the second week of May. Tests take place annually; see the official GOV.UK timetable for exact dates (opens in new tab).
Maths
- Paper 1 — arithmetic (calculator-free, 40 marks)
- Papers 2 & 3 — reasoning (problem-solving, 35 marks each)
English Reading
- One comprehension paper (50 marks)
- Three unseen texts — fiction, non-fiction, and poetry or mixed
GPS (Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling)
- Paper 1 — grammar and punctuation questions (50 marks)
- Paper 2 — spelling test, 20 words read aloud
Results are given as scaled scores from 80 to 120. A score of 100 or above means the expected standard has been met. Understand how scores work →
Revise by subject
Pick a subject. Each card links to the practice hub, a common-mistakes guide (what children get wrong and how to fix it), and a topic to start on today.
Maths
Arithmetic, fractions, long division, place value, and multi-step reasoning — the full range of KS2 maths in one place.
Reading
Inference, retrieval, vocabulary, and comprehension across unseen texts — the skills the reading paper rewards most.
GPS
Grammar, punctuation, and spelling — from fronted adverbials and apostrophes to the Year 5/6 statutory spelling list.
Ready to try a full paper?
Mock tests replicate real SATs conditions — timed and scored the same way as the actual papers.
How to revise for Year 6 SATs
A little every day
Fifteen to twenty minutes of focused practice each day beats a two-hour session at the weekend. The brain consolidates knowledge during sleep — short, frequent sessions give it more opportunities to do that than a Sunday marathon ever will.
Mix the subjects
Rotating between maths, reading, and GPS in the same week — rather than a whole week of just one subject — builds connections and prevents boredom. Each subject is separately scored, so none can be safely ignored.
Use past papers to practise
Official past papers are the closest thing to the real SATs and are free on GOV.UK. Pair them with topic practice to address the specific gaps you find, rather than just doing paper after paper.
Start earlier than you think
January is a realistic starting point for most families. April still helps. But the children who make the biggest gains are the ones whose parents found fifteen quiet minutes in October and just kept going.
Want a full step-by-step plan? Read our How to Prepare for SATs guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Year 6 SATs?
KS2 SATs take place during the second week of May each year. Check the official GOV.UK assessment and reporting arrangements for the exact dates. There are currently 316 days until the 2027 SATs.
What subjects are tested in Year 6 SATs?
Three subjects are tested: Maths (Paper 1 arithmetic and Papers 2 and 3 reasoning), English Reading (one comprehension paper), and English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling — known as GPS (Paper 1 questions and Paper 2 spelling).
How are SATs scored?
SATs use scaled scores rather than raw marks. Scores run from 80 to 120; a scaled score of 100 or above means your child has met the expected standard. Scaled scoring means results can be compared fairly across different years, even when paper difficulty varies slightly.
Are SATs a pass or fail?
No — there is no pass or fail in KS2 SATs. Children are reported as meeting or not yet meeting the expected standard (a scaled score of 100 or above). The scaled score runs from 80 to 120, and a high score — often around 110 or above — reflects strong test performance. Separately, teachers make their own ongoing teacher assessment, which includes a judgement of whether a child is working at greater depth; that is a distinct professional judgement, not a test score threshold. Both are reported to parents alongside the results.
How much revision does my child need?
A little each day is far more effective than long weekend sessions. Fifteen to twenty minutes of focused practice across maths, reading, and GPS is a realistic daily target. Starting in January or earlier is ideal — even one term of regular practice makes a meaningful difference.
For exact test dates, visit the official GOV.UK assessment and reporting arrangements (opens in new tab).
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