Your FREE One Stop Shop For SATs Papers in 2026: Analysis, Downloads And Revision Tips For Maths 

With the SATs fast approaching, we know that teachers and senior leaders will be looking for SATs papers to prepare their pupils so they have every chance to succeed.

Feeling daunted at the prospect of these exams? At Third Space Learning, we’ve used our maths expertise to develop articles and resources, including practice tests for your SATs papers preparation. Our resources are designed to help pupils prepare for the Key Stage 2 SATs, supporting the needs of Year 6 children during exam preparation.

Here we’ve collated all of our materials over time that discuss the National Curriculum tests. This is where you can access all of our materials related to the SATs papers, including official SATs paper booklets, analysis of previous SATs papers, free downloads of past SATs papers and practice SATs papers, and maths revision tips. Direct links are provided for easy access to SATs papers and mark schemes.

KS1 SATs papers

As of 2023 onwards, the Key Stage 1 SATs papers are now no longer a statutory requirement. Teachers and school leaders will decide whether or not pupils will be sitting these optional SATs for KS1. Schools will also be offered more flexibility in terms of when the exams will be sat. 

KS2 SATs papers

The Key Stage 2 SATs remain compulsory and will run over a one-week period as usual. KS2 SATs represent the final exam of children’s primary education in the UK and are taken in May, towards the end of Key Stage 2. Children sit six test papers covering the subjects of English and Maths over the course of the week.

The compulsory KS2 SATs exams will involve: 

English 

KS2 English is a key component of the SATs, covering reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. There are three formal English tests:

• Two SPAG tests (involving a grammar and punctuation test, and a separate spelling test)
• English reading test

Writing in KS2 SATs is assessed by teachers rather than through a formal test.

Maths 

Children sit three maths papers:

• Maths Paper 1 – Arithmetic
• Maths Paper 2 – Reasoning
• Maths Paper 3 – Reasoning

GET THE ANALYSIS ON PREVIOUS SATS

SATs have been running in their current incarnation for 7 years; there were no government standardised assessments in 2020 and 2021 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Get all the analysis and results from previous national assessments below.
And find out which are the top 20 year 6 maths revision topics to focus on this year.

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SATs practice papers

Take a look at some of our sample papers with mark schemes to use as a SATs practice test as part of your SATs revision strategy: 

Year 6 SATs practice papers
SATs maths papers

After completing a SATs paper, it is always important to mark it using the provided mark schemes to check the marks achieved and evaluate progress.

For further SATs preparation, read our article, which includes SATs past papers and guidance on how to best use these in the classroom.

SATs revision resources

• Year 6 SATs Revision resources for KS2 Maths
• 35 SATs maths questions year 6
• 75 KS2 SATs maths questions by topic
• Free downloadable Year 6 Maths Test
• SATs Maths Papers in Year 6

Looking for further help with SATs preparation? Here at Third Space Learning, we deliver personalised, one to one online maths tuition to help your pupils prepare for the exams. Our SATs Booster programme is designed by maths pedagogy experts and includes many SATs questions to help your pupils build their skills over time so they have every chance to succeed.

But in the meantime, make use all of the SATs practice papers we’ve included in this article to boost your pupils’ confidence ready for the exams.

Download SATs papers

Consider using our free SATs papers and questions to further help you prepare for the upcoming exams. Our SATs-style papers also include mark schemes for you to assess your pupils against the scaled scores to check that they are meeting the expected standard.

KS2 Maths SATs Practice Papers Pack 1
KS2 Maths SATs Practice Papers Pack 2
Year 6 Arithmetic Questions
Year 6 Reasoning Questions
SATs Arithmetic Paper
SATs Reasoning Paper

Other sources of SATs papers

The best place to find the government SATs papers is the Department for Education national curriculum and assessment materials page for gov.uk.

To ensure your resources align with the current national curriculum, download the most recent SATs papers. SATs papers and resources are available for free download without requiring registration. All past SATs papers are provided in PDF format for easy printing. You may wish to start with the most recent SATs papers for effective revision.

Note: The most recent SATs papers are available after the exams have taken place, so users should check for updates.

Understanding SATs results

Understanding SATs results is essential for teachers, and students to track progress and plan effective next steps in learning.

Schools receive SATs results as raw scores and scaled scores. Scaled scores provide a consistent way to measure pupil performance across different years and test papers. Scaled scores are grouped into categories:

• Working Towards Expected Standard
• Working At Expected Standard
• Working At Greater Depth

This helps everyone involved to see how cohorts of children and schools are performing against national curriculum expectations. SATs results also contribute to government school league tables in the UK.

To make sense of SATs results, it’s important to get familiar with national curriculum assessments and the level thresholds set for each subject. Reviewing past SATs papers, including KS2 SATs papers in maths and English reading, can help you understand the format and style of the national curriculum tests.

Past papers, available as free downloads in PDF format, are invaluable for SATs preparation, allowing you to practice with real questions and review answers using official mark schemes.

Reviewing SATs paper results

1. Scaled scores: Compare your pupils’ standardised scaled scores to the national average and the expected standard to see if they are on track.
2. Level thresholds: Check the level thresholds for each subject: maths, English reading, and science to understand what is required to meet or exceed the expected standard.
3. Progress over time: Use past papers and mock SATs to monitor progress, identify strengths, and spot areas that need further practice or support.
4. Teacher assessment: Combine SATs results with teacher assessment for a fuller picture of each pupil’s abilities, as teachers can provide insights beyond what is measured in the tests.
5. Understanding the tests: Familiarise yourself with the format of the national curriculum tests, including mental maths tests and diagnostic assessments, to better prepare and support students.