KS2 SATs Papers: Free Year 6 Past Papers, Mark Schemes & Pass Marks
Every official KS2 SATs paper from 2016 to 2026, plus the 2015 and 2014 sample tests, free to download and print. Maths, reading and SPaG (grammar, punctuation and spelling), each with the mark scheme, administration instructions and scaled-score thresholds.
Latest KS2 SATs papers (2026)
These are the papers Year 6 sat in May 2026. Download the papers, then the mark scheme to check answers.
2026 KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS)
2026 Maths
2026 Reading
Instructions: Reading
2026 SPaG (GPS)
Instructions: Paper 1, Paper 2 spelling script
Thresholds & scaled scores · Modified materials pack (zip) · Copyright information
Marked a mock? See exactly which questions your class got wrong
Our KS2 QLA (question level analysis) workbooks take your pupils’ marks for any year’s papers and show gaps by question, topic and pupil, with scaled scores worked out for you. Free versions are available to try.
All KS2 SATs past papers by year
Tap a year to open it. Every year includes maths (arithmetic and two reasoning papers), reading and SPaG, with mark schemes.
2025 KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS)
2025 Maths
2025 Reading
Instructions: Reading
2025 SPaG (GPS)
Instructions: Paper 1, Paper 2 spelling script
Thresholds & scaled scores · Modified materials pack (zip) · Copyright information
2024 KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS)
2024 Maths
2024 Reading
Instructions: Reading
2024 SPaG (GPS)
Instructions: Paper 1, Paper 2 spelling script
Thresholds & scaled scores · Modified materials pack (zip) · Copyright information
2023 KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS)
2023 Maths
2023 Reading
Instructions: Reading
2023 SPaG (GPS)
Instructions: Paper 1, Paper 2 spelling script
Thresholds & scaled scores · Modified materials pack (zip) · Copyright information
2022 KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS)
2022 Maths
2022 Reading
Instructions: Reading
2022 SPaG (GPS)
Instructions: Paper 1, Paper 2 spelling script
Thresholds & scaled scores · Modified materials pack (zip) · Copyright information
No papers for 2020 or 2021. The tests were cancelled in both years because of COVID-19.
2019 KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS)
2019 Maths
2019 Reading
Instructions: Reading
2019 SPaG (GPS)
Instructions: Paper 1, Paper 2 spelling script
Thresholds & scaled scores · Modified materials pack (zip) · Copyright information
2018 KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS)
2018 Maths
2018 Reading
Instructions: Reading
2018 SPaG (GPS)
Instructions: Paper 1, Paper 2 spelling script
2017 KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS)
2017 Maths
2017 Reading
Instructions: Reading
2017 SPaG (GPS)
Instructions: Paper 1, Paper 2 spelling script
2016 KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS) · Science (sampling test)
2016 Maths
2016 Reading
Instructions: Reading
2016 SPaG (GPS)
Instructions: Paper 1, Paper 2 spelling script
2016 Science (sampling test)
2015 sample papers KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS)
Sample tests published before the first new-style SATs in 2016. Good extra practice.
Maths
Reading
Instructions: Reading
SPaG (GPS)
Instructions: Paper 1, Paper 2 spelling script
2014 sample materials KS2 SATs papers
Maths · Reading · SPaG (GPS) · Science
Early sample questions for the 2014 curriculum, with and without examiner commentary.
Looking for older papers? See our pre-2014 KS2 SATs papers (1999–2013, old curriculum).
KS2 SATs pass marks (scaled score thresholds)
SATs don’t have a pass mark as such. Raw marks are converted to a scaled score from 80 to 120; 100 means the expected standard and 110 the higher standard. The raw marks needed change every year, so always use the threshold file for the paper your child sat.
| Test | Max marks | 2026: for 100 | 2026: for 110 | 2025: for 100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 | 56 | 94 | 58 |
| Reading | 50 | 25 | 39 | 28 |
| SPaG (GPS) | 70 | 34 | 55 | 35 |
Full conversion tables for every year are in the “Thresholds & scaled scores” link inside each year above. Want to see how the papers have changed? Try our KS2 test comparison over time.
How to use KS2 SATs papers at home: a 5-step plan for parents
- Start with one subject, not a full paper set. Maths Paper 1 (arithmetic) is a good first try: 30 minutes, clear right or wrong answers.
- Mark it together using the mark scheme. Let your child explain how they got each answer.
- Pick two or three gaps to work on that week rather than everything at once.
- Practise little and often. Short daily activities beat a whole paper every weekend. Our Rapid Arithmetic, Reading and Grammar sheets are built for 10-minute bursts.
- Save the 2026 papers for a timed run-through closer to May.
KS2 SATs explained
KS2 SATs are the national curriculum tests taken by Year 6 pupils in state schools in England each May. “SATs” is an informal name; officially they are the key stage 2 national curriculum tests. Children sit six papers across four mornings: two SPaG papers, one reading paper and three maths papers (one arithmetic, two reasoning). Writing and science are assessed by teachers instead.
Independent schools don’t have to take part, though many use the papers for practice. Children with additional needs may use the modified versions (large print and braille, in each year’s modified materials pack) or, where the tests aren’t suitable, be assessed against the pre-key stage 2 standards or the engagement model.
KS2 SATs FAQ
When are the 2027 KS2 SATs?
The 2027 KS2 SATs run from Monday 10 May to Thursday 13 May 2027. Monday is grammar, punctuation and spelling (both papers), Tuesday is reading, Wednesday is maths Papers 1 and 2, and Thursday is maths Paper 3.
What score do you need to pass the KS2 SATs?
There is no pass or fail. Each test gives a scaled score from 80 to 120. A scaled score of 100 or more means the child has met the expected standard, and 110 or more is the higher standard. The raw mark needed for 100 changes each year: in 2026 it was 56 out of 110 in maths, 25 out of 50 in reading and 34 out of 70 in grammar, punctuation and spelling.
When do KS2 SATs results come out?
Schools can see 2027 results from Tuesday 6 July 2027 and share them with parents before the end of the summer term.
When will the 2027 KS2 SATs papers be published?
Each year's papers are usually released in late May, shortly after test week. We add them to this page as soon as they are published.
Why are there no 2020 or 2021 KS2 SATs papers?
The KS2 tests were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so no papers were set for those years. The 2019 and 2022 papers either side are the closest substitutes.
Are these the official SATs papers, and are they free?
Yes. These are the official national curriculum test papers and mark schemes published by the Standards and Testing Agency, free to download and print for use at home or in school. The copyright information file for each year sets out the terms.
Is there a KS2 SATs test for writing or science?
No. Writing is assessed by the class teacher rather than a test. Science is also teacher assessed; a science sampling test is only taken by a sample of schools, and the 2016 sampling test is included above.
How many past papers should my child do?
Quality beats quantity. One paper a week from the spring term, marked together with the mark scheme, is plenty for most children. Spend as long going over mistakes as doing the paper, and save the most recent year for a final timed practice.
Other primary assessments
Official dates and guidance: GOV.UK primary assessment dates · GOV.UK past test materials