The National KS2 SATs will take place from Monday 11 May to Thursday 14 May 2026.
Reading Comprehension – this paper is 1 hour long. During this time, the children are expected to read three short texts and answer a variety of questions about what they have read. They may be asked to define, retrieve, summarise, infer, predict, relate, explore and compare.
GPS – this stands for Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling . One paper will test the children on 20 spellings of increasing difficulty. The other paper is 45 minutes long and has a selection of questions which assess their knowledge and understanding of punctuation and grammar rules.
Maths Paper 1 – this is an arithmetic paper. Within this paper, the children are quizzed on the four calculations along with fractions, decimals and percentages.
Maths Paper 2 and Paper 3 – these papers assess problem solving and reasoning skills in all maths topics.
Writing – there is no writing test however the children will be continually assessed throughout the course of the year in their writing in all subjects in school.
Monday: Prayer & Liturgy, Gardeners & Seeds, Hymns, Reading Quiz to be completed (pass mark – 60%)
Tuesday: Reading Quiz to be completed (pass mark – 60%)/ Times Tables Rockstar Practice
Wednesday: P.E Day, Reading Quiz to be completed (pass mark – 60%)/ Times Tables Rockstar Practice
Thursday: Home Learning Due/ Home Learning given out, Reading Quiz to be completed (pass mark – 60%)/Times Tables Rockstar Practice
Friday: Celebration Assembly, Gardeners & Seeds, Reading Quiz to be completed (pass mark – 60%)
Sunday: Mass at Church 9:30AM
