2011 SATs Papers
In 2011, SATs tests were given to children in Year 2 (KS1 SATs) and Year 6 (KS2 SATs).
2011 KS2 SATs Papers
The 2011 KS2 SATs took place in the week commencing 12th May 2011. The tests took place over four days.
Children in Year 6 (those aged 10-11) took these tests in their normal school classrooms (in the UK). SATs papers were taken in Maths, Reading and GaPS under formal exam conditions. These papers were marked externally whilst separate teacher assessments in Writing and Science were marked by their teachers.
The 2011 Year 6 SATs featured minor tweaks to the Reading paper. These included three unrelated texts with entirely isolated questions. In previous Key Stage 2 SATs tests, the texts would be in some way related and the questions would ask children to compare them.
To help prepare children for the 2011 KS2 SATs, children were able to download KS2 SATs Papers from previous years.
2011 KS2 SATs Dates
| Date | Exam |
|---|---|
| Monday 12 May 2011 | English Reading (Levels 3-5) English Reading (Level 6) |
| Tuesday 13 May 2011 | Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling - Paper 1 & Paper 2 (Levels 3-5) Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling - Paper 1 & Paper 2 (Level 6) |
| Wednesday 14 May 2011 | Maths Paper 1 (Levels 3-5) Mental Maths (Levels 3-5) |
| Thursday 15 May 2011 | Maths Paper 2 (Levels 3-5) Maths Paper 1 (Level 6) Maths Paper 2 (Level 6) |
2011 SATs Results
To view the levels thredhold table for the 2011 SATs, download the PDF marked 'Scaled Scores / Levels'.
Each school's results were made available to their headteachers in July 2011 via the NCA tools website. Every school's performance was then made public in December 2011 to create the 2011 school league tables.
If you are interested in seeing how your child's school performed in the 2011 SATs then look at the Department for Education (DfE) website that maintains up to date and historical school league tables.
2011 KS2 SATs - English Reading (Levels 3-5)
The 2011 KS2 English Reading paper (Levels 3-5) was 60 minutes long and contained five separate texts. These were 'Caving in Daveley Dale', 'Need to know', 'An interview with Lisa Clark', 'Caving ... what lies beneath?' and 'Visit Daveley Dale Caves'. The paper was out of 50 marks.
| Year | Reading Booklet | Reading Answer Booklet | Answers ⓘFull answers and mark schemes | Scaled Scores / Levels ⓘRaw mark to Scaled Score conversion tables | Complete ZIP File ⓘZip file with all standard resources bundled together | Premium Downloads |
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| Source: Standards and Testing Agency (STA) | Open Government Licence |
About these KS2 English papers
- Ks2 English 2011 Reading Answer Booklet
- This is the Reading Answer Booklet for the 2011 KS2 English test, assessing comprehension of a reading booklet titled Caves and Caving in Daveley Dale. Students answer questions about four texts: a contents page and introduction, Need to Know (glossary of caving terms), an interview with caver Lisa Clark, an article Caving...what lies beneath? by Stephen Bleach describing a personal caving experience, and an advertisement for Daveley Dale caves. Questions test retrieval, inference, language analysis, text purpose, and comparison across multiple text types.
- Caves and Caving
- This KS2 English reading assessment booklet contains informational texts about caves and caving at Daveley Dale. It includes: Caving in Daveley Dale (an introductory welcome guide), Need to know (definitions of cave-related terms like stalactites and stalagmites), An interview with Lisa Clark (Q&A with an experienced caver about her experiences), Caving … what lies beneath? (a first-person account by Stephen Bleach describing a terrifying first caving expedition), and Visit Daveley Dale Caves (a tourist advertisement). The booklet tests reading comprehension across different text types including non-fiction, interviews, and promotional materials.
2011 KS2 SATs - English Reading (Level 6)
Children that were performing especially strongly may have sat a separate Level 6 Reading SATs Paper. This is listed below but to find out more, head over to the Level 6 SATs page.
| Year | Reading Stimulus | Reading Answer Booklet | Answers ⓘFull answers and mark schemes | Scaled Scores / Levels ⓘRaw mark to Scaled Score conversion tables | Complete ZIP File ⓘZip file with all standard resources bundled together | Premium Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ||||||
| Source: Standards and Testing Agency (STA) | Open Government Licence |
About these LEVEL-6 English papers
- Ks2 English 2011 Level 6 Reading Answer Booklet
- This is an answer booklet for a Level 6 English reading test covering three texts. Robots rule... is a non-fiction web page about robots and their increasing role in society. The Tractor is a poem about a farmer named Cynddylan and his relationship with his tractor. Who can replace a man? is a science fiction story about machines questioning their purpose when humans disappear. Questions assess comprehension, language analysis, writer's technique, and comparative skills across these texts.
- Man and Machine
- This reading stimulus booklet contains three texts exploring the relationship between humans and machines. Robots rule... is a web page from a science museum discussing the history and development of robotics. The Tractor by R S Thomas is a 1950 poem about a Welsh farmer's new tractor and its impact on traditional farming. Who can replace a man? is a science fiction extract by Brian Aldiss where machines respond to the absence of human orders.
2011 KS2 SATs - Maths (Levels 3-5)
The 2011 Maths tests included Paper 1, Paper 2 and the audible Mental Maths test. All three test papers were non-calculator tests and their marks were added together for a total Maths mark.
| Year | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Answers ⓘFull answers and mark schemes | Scaled Scores / Levels ⓘRaw mark to Scaled Score conversion tables | Complete ZIP File ⓘZip file with all standard resources bundled together | Premium Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ||||||
| Source: Standards and Testing Agency (STA) | Open Government Licence |
About these KS2 Maths papers
- Ks2 Mathematics 2011 Test B
- This KS2 Mathematics Paper 2 (Test B) from 2011 is a calculator-allowed paper testing various mathematical concepts. Questions cover number operations (multiplication, division, addition, subtraction with whole numbers and decimals), fractions and decimals, geometry (symmetry, angles, 2D shapes including rhombus and kite), measurement (mass, length, money, time using timetables), data handling (bar charts, Venn diagrams), sequences and patterns, percentages, probability, and problem-solving involving real-world contexts.
- Ks2 Mathematics 2011 Test A
- This KS2 Mathematics Test A paper assesses students' mathematical skills without calculators over 45 minutes. The paper contains 25 questions covering number operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), place value with digit cards, time calculations, money problems, shape identification and properties, perimeter and area, fractions, data interpretation from charts and graphs, coordinates, symmetry, sequences, decimals, measurements including mass, and geometric construction using protractors. Questions include standard calculations, word problems, and tasks requiring working to be shown.
2011 KS2 SATs - Mental Maths
| Year | Mental Maths MP3 | Mental Maths Answer Sheet | Mental Maths Transcript | Complete ZIP File ⓘZip file with all standard resources bundled together | Premium Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | |||||
| Source: Standards and Testing Agency (STA) | Open Government Licence |
2011 KS2 SATs - Maths (Level 6)
Children that were performing especially strongly may have sat separate Level 6 Maths SATs Papers. These are listed below but to find out more, head over to the Level 6 SATs page.
| Year | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Answers ⓘFull answers and mark schemes | Scaled Scores / Levels ⓘRaw mark to Scaled Score conversion tables | Complete ZIP File ⓘZip file with all standard resources bundled together | Premium Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ||||||
| Source: Standards and Testing Agency (STA) | Open Government Licence |
About these LEVEL-6 Maths papers
- Ks2 Mathematics 2011 Level 6 Test A
- This Level 6 Mathematics Paper 1 is a non-calculator test containing questions on algebra (solving equations, algebraic expressions), coordinate geometry (plotting points, equations of lines), ratio and proportion, statistics (scatter diagrams, mean and range), geometry (angles in polygons, properties of shapes), percentages, and problem-solving including word problems about sequences and logical reasoning.
- Ks2 Mathematics 2011 Level 6 Test B
- This Level 6 Mathematics Paper 2 is a calculator-allowed test containing questions on geometry and measures, algebra, statistics, and problem-solving. Topics include rotations and transformations, sequences with algebraic rules, probability, area calculations with trapeziums, trial and improvement methods for equations, currency conversion using graphs, and data interpretation from tables and charts.
2011 KS2 SATs - GaPS (Levels 3-5)
The 2011 GaPS tests included Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 was a sequence of short-answer questions and Paper 2 was a spelling test spoken aloud by their teacher. Marks for both papers were added together to form the total GaPS mark.
| Year | Paper 2 (Spelling) | Spelling Transcript | Answers ⓘFull answers and mark schemes | Scaled Scores / Levels ⓘRaw mark to Scaled Score conversion tables | Complete ZIP File ⓘZip file with all standard resources bundled together | Premium Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ||||||
| Source: Standards and Testing Agency (STA) | Open Government Licence |
About these KS2 GaPS papers
- Boomerangs
- This is the teacher's version of a KS2 spelling test from 2011. The test uses a passage about boomerangs as the context for assessing spelling skills. Students are tested on 20 spelling words embedded in the text, including words such as purposes, enemies, instruments, significant, dimensions, vertical, and precision. The passage covers the history, uses, and throwing technique of boomerangs.
- Ks2 English 2011 Spelling Test
- This is a KS2 Spelling Test from 2011 that assesses students' ability to spell words correctly in context. The test uses a passage about boomerangs, covering their history, uses by Australian Aboriginal people, and techniques for throwing them. Students must fill in 20 missing words throughout the text, testing spelling accuracy across various word types including plural nouns, verbs, adjectives, and technical vocabulary.
2011 KS1 SATs Papers
The 2011 KS1 SATs took place at a time convenient to every school throughout May 2011. The tests would have likely taken place over 3-4 days. Children in Year 2 (aged 6-7) took these tests in their normal school classrooms. KS1 SATs papers were taken in Maths and Reading under fairly informal conditions. These papers were set and marked by (but not necessarily authored by) their teachers.
To help prepare children for the 2011 KS1 SATs, children were able to download past KS1 SATs Papers from previous years.
