Overview

• The Key Stage 2 SATs tests, which assess maths and English, began on May 12 and will conclude on May 15, 2025.
• Key Stage 1 SATs are now optional, leaving participation decisions to individual schools since the 2023 academic year.
• KS2 SATs are marked externally, with scaled scores determining whether pupils meet the national standard of 100 or more.
• Results will be shared with schools on July 8, 2025, with parents receiving reports including teacher assessments by term's end.
• The government defends the tests as essential for identifying learning gaps, despite ongoing criticism from some parents and educators.