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Navigate our library of SATs past papers below, covering Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, and earlier National Curriculum Tests for KS1, KS2, KS3 English, Maths and Science.

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Key Stage 1 past SATs papers

Use past KS1 SATs papers in formative assessment to check understanding and progress of your pupils. We provide matching marking schemes for each paper via the second tab in the table below.

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Key stage 1 tests, 2023 – ks1 reading.

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2019 – KS1 Reading

2019 KS1 English Reading and Answer Booklet

2019 – KS1 GPS

2019 KS1 English GPS Paper 1 Spelling

2019 – KS1 Arithmetic

2019 KS1 Maths Paper 1 Arithmetic

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2019 KS1 Maths Paper 2 Reasoning

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2016 – KS1 Reading

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Key Stage 1 Mark Schemes

Arithmetic and reasoning.

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2019 – KS1 Arithmetic and Reasoning

2019 KS2 Maths Mark Schemes

2018 – KS1 Arithmetic and Reasoning

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2016 – KS1 Arithmetic and Reasoning

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Key Stage 2 past SATS papers

KS2 SATs papers are provided as free downloads for teachers to use in preparation for Year 6 SATs. Mark schemes for each paper are available via the second tab in the table below.

We provide you with the most reliable and accurate information on SATs papers in the UK, adding new papers as soon as they become available.

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2019 – KS2 Reading

2019 KS2 English Reading Booklet

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2019 KS2 English GPS Paper 1 Questions

2019 – KS2 Arithmetic

2019 KS2 Maths Paper 1 Arithmetic

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2019 KS2 Maths Paper 2 Reasoning

2018 – KS2 Reading

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Key Stage 2 Mark Schemes

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National curriculum tests 2003-2015

The tests below relate to the 2000-2004 curricula and are not entirely suitable for practice or preparation for tests of the 2014 curriculum. You are advised to use them with care.

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KS3 Past SATs Tests. From 2003 onwards. Tests, mark schemes and guidance. These tests are for the pre 2014 Curriculum.

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