SATs, which is short for standardised assessment tests, is the common name for the compulsory national curriculum tests held in Year 2 and Year 6. The tests cover English reading, spelling punctuation and grammar, as well as arithmetic and mathematical reasoning. Their purpose is to help teachers and parents learn more about each child’s strengths and weaknesses. They also help teachers compare your child’s progress with children of the same age in their school and nationally.
In Year 2, teachers use the test results, along with work during the year, to help them report on your child’s progress. They also make assessments on speaking and listening, writing and science.
In Year 6, parents receive the official test results for their child along with a teacher assessment in English writing. Parents