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A child of average ability is expected to achieve a Level 4 in the Year 6 SATs tests.  If children attain a Level 5 in these tests they are working above the expected level. 

 

Below is some explanation as to how the tests work;

The National Curriculum teacher assessments and/or tests are designed to give you and your child's school information about how well your child is doing.

National Curriculum levels

During Key Stages 1-3, progress in most National Curriculum subjects is assessed against eight levels. At the end of Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 the school will send you a report telling you what level your child is working at.

At Key Stage 1 the level will be based on the teacher's assessment, taking into account your child’s performance in several tasks and tests.

At Key Stage 2 the level will reflect the teacher’s assessment and your child’s national test results.

 

Your child will take national tests at the end of Key Stage 2. The tests are intended to show if your child is working at, above or below the target level for their age.

This helps the school to make plans for their future learning. It also allows schools to see whether they are teaching effectively by comparing their pupils' performance to national results.

Key Stage 1 teacher assessments, tasks and tests

Teacher assessment for seven year olds covers:

1. •reading
   

2. •writing
   

3. •speaking and listening
   

4. •maths
   

5. •science
   

These assessments take account of how your child performed in Key Stage 1 tasks and tests for seven  year olds. The tasks and tests cover:

1. •reading
   

2. •writing (including handwriting and spelling)
   

3. •maths
   

The tasks and tests can be taken at a time the school chooses. They last for less than three hours altogether. The results are not reported separately but are used to help the teacher assess your child's work. By the age of seven, most children are expected to achieve level 2.

The teacher assessment is moderated by your local authority. This is to make sure teachers make consistent assessments of children's work.

Key Stage 2 tests and teacher assessments

Key Stage 2 tests for 11 year olds cover:

1. •English - reading, writing (including handwriting) and spelling
   

2. •maths - including mental arithmetic
   

3. •science
   

These tests are taken on set days in mid-May, and last less than five-and-a-half hours altogether.

The teacher assessment covers:

1. •English
   

2. •maths
   

3. •science
   

By the age of 11, most children are expected to achieve level 4.

St Eanswythe's CE School KS 2 SATs Results

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