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KS1 SATs English Reading Papers
| Year | Reading Booklet 1 | Reading Booklet 2 | Reading Answer Booklet | Administrator's Guide ⓘTest instructions for teachers | Modified Materials Pack ⓘTest papers adapted for accessibility needs | 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 KS1 English papers
- Slow Down Sami, Helpful Animals
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains two texts with comprehension questions. Slow Down, Sami! is a narrative about a boy who learns the value of patience through caring for a plant. Helpful Animals is a non-fiction text explaining how guide dogs, hearing dogs, guide horses, and ferrets assist humans. Questions assess retrieval, inference, and understanding of vocabulary in context.
- Ks1 English 2025 Reading Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- This is the answer booklet for the KS1 English Reading Paper 2 from the 2025 national curriculum tests. It contains questions based on two texts: The History of Ice Cream (questions 1-9), a non-fiction text covering the origins and development of ice cream across different cultures and time periods, and A New Room For William (questions 10-17), a fiction story about a boy adjusting to his new house and bedroom. Questions assess retrieval, vocabulary, inference, and comprehension skills through tick boxes, short written answers, and matching tasks.
- The History of Ice Cream, A New Room for William
- This KS1 English reading booklet contains two texts for assessment. The History of Ice Cream is a non-fiction text covering the origins of ice cream in ancient China and Rome, ice cream cones, storage methods, flavours, and facts. A New Room for William is a fiction story about a boy adjusting to his new house, choosing dinosaur wallpaper, and making friends with his neighbour Tom.
- Spider Monkeys, Izzy's Talent
- This KS1 English reading assessment booklet contains two texts with accompanying comprehension questions. Spider Monkeys is a non-fiction information text about where spider monkeys live, what they eat, how they move, their appearance, and social groups. Izzy's Talent is a fictional narrative about a girl searching for an act to perform in her school's summer talent show, ultimately discovering her talent for comedy.
- Ks1 English 2024 Reading Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- This is the answer booklet for the KS1 English Reading Paper 2 from the 2024 national curriculum tests. It contains 17 questions across two texts: The History of Hats (questions 1-9), a non-fiction text about different types of hats worn throughout history, and Come on, Tiger Tom (questions 10-17), a fiction story about a young tiger exploring and getting separated from his mother. Questions assess vocabulary knowledge, information retrieval, and comprehension skills through tick boxes and short written responses.
- The History of Hats, Come on, Tiger Tom
- This KS1 English reading booklet contains two texts for assessment. The History of Hats is a non-fiction text covering different hat types through history, including bonnets, tricorne hats, and bobble hats, plus social customs around wearing hats in England. Come on, Tiger Tom is a fiction story about a tiger cub who gets lost in the forest while chasing a butterfly and must use his mother's lessons to find his way back.
- Where Does Wool Come From? Sleepy Cat
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains two texts with comprehension questions. Where Does Wool Come From? is a non-fiction text explaining how wool is obtained from sheep, processed into yarn, and used to make clothing and other items. Sleepy Cat is a fiction story about a girl named Anna who loses her cat Fluffy during a house move and eventually discovers him sleeping in a box in her new bedroom. Questions assess literal comprehension, vocabulary understanding, and inference skills.
- Ks1 English 2023 Reading Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- This is the answer booklet for KS1 English Reading Paper 2 from the 2023 national curriculum tests. It contains questions about two reading texts: Houses Around the World (pages 4-5), which describes different types of homes including Sara's house, Bora's ger, Tom's lighthouse, and Ella's underground house; and In a Minute (pages 6-7), a story about a boy named Rory who learns about punctuality when his family teaches him how long a minute really is. Questions assess literal comprehension, vocabulary understanding, and inference skills.
- Houses Around the World, In a Minute
- This KS1 English reading booklet contains two texts for assessment. Houses Around the World presents four children describing their unusual homes: a houseboat in France, a ger in Mongolia, a lighthouse in Scotland, and an underground house in Australia. In a Minute is a narrative story about a boy named Rory who always delays tasks, causing problems until his family teaches him a lesson about punctuality.
- Lucky Duck, The Vegetable Band
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains two texts with comprehension questions. Lucky Duck is a narrative story about a boy named Lenny who loses his toy duck at the seaside and it is later found by his son Jack in Gran's attic. The Vegetable Band is a non-fiction text about an Austrian band that creates and performs music using instruments made from vegetables, including instructions for making a pepper shaker.
- Ks1 English 2022 Reading Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- This is the answer booklet for the 2022 Key Stage 1 English Reading Paper 2. It contains 17 questions testing comprehension across two texts: Festivals, a non-fiction text about different celebrations including Harvest Festival, Chinese New Year, Hogmanay, and Italian flower festivals; and The Hurricane Tree, a fiction story about a boy named William and a tree affected by a storm. Question types include retrieval, inference, sequencing events, and true/false statements.
- Festivals, The Hurricane Tree
- This KS1 English reading booklet contains two texts for assessment. Festivals is a non-fiction text explaining what festivals are and describing three types: harvest festivals, New Year festivals (including Hogmanay and Chinese New Year), and flower festivals from different countries. The Hurricane Tree is a narrative story about a boy named William whose tall tree is knocked down by a storm, and how he and his family decide to plant a new tree for future generations.
- My Big Brother JJ, What Is A Cowboy?
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains two texts with comprehension questions. My Big Brother JJ is a fiction story about siblings Jasmine and JJ painting a shed wall while their mum is at work during half term. What Is A Cowboy? is a non-fiction text about cowboys in North America, covering their clothing, jobs, horses, and how they differ from cowboys in films. Questions test retrieval, inference, and understanding of both narrative and informational texts.
- Ks1 English 2019 Reading Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- This is the answer booklet for KS1 English Reading Paper 2 from the 2019 national curriculum tests. It contains 18 questions based on two texts: Liam the Park Keeper (questions 1-9), a non-fiction text about a park keeper's work and daily tasks, and Dora the Storer (questions 10-18), a fiction story about a woman who collects discarded items and donates them to a jumble sale. Questions assess retrieval, vocabulary, inference and sequencing skills.
- Liam the Park Keeper, Dora the Storer
- This reading booklet contains two texts for KS1 English assessment. Liam the Park Keeper is a non-fiction text about a park keeper's daily tasks, seasonal responsibilities, and what he likes and dislikes about his outdoor job. Dora the Storer is a fiction story about a woman who collects and hoards objects, then donates them to a jumble sale before changing her mind.
- Little Cousin Clare, Lunchbox: The Story of Your Food
- This KS1 English reading paper contains two texts for assessment. Little Cousin Clare is a narrative story about a boy named Bryn preparing for his baby cousin's visit to his farm. Lunchbox: The Story of Your Food is a non-fiction text explaining how bread and apple juice are made, from planting seeds and growing fruit through to factory production. Questions assess retrieval, inference, vocabulary understanding, and sequencing skills.
- Ks1 English 2018 Reading Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- This is the answer booklet for the 2018 Key Stage 1 English Reading Paper 2. It contains 16 questions across three reading texts: Games From Around the World (a non-fiction text about children's games from different countries), Cobweb Morning (a poem about children discovering frost-covered cobwebs), and A New Home (a story about ducks whose pond is destroyed). Questions assess retrieval, inference, vocabulary understanding, and sequencing skills.
- Games From Around the World, Cobweb Morning, A New Home
- This booklet contains three reading texts for Key Stage 1 English assessment. Games From Around the World is a non-fiction text describing five playground games from different countries including Ghana, Greece, Pakistan, Australia, and the UK. Cobweb Morning is a poem about observing frost-covered spider webs on a winter morning. A New Home is a narrative story following two wild ducks as they search for a new habitat after their pond is drained by machines.
- There's an Octopus Under my Bed!, I'm Riding a Giant, World of Water
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains three texts for students to read and answer questions about. There's an Octopus Under my Bed! is a story about a girl named Molly who discovers who has been tidying her room. I'm Riding on a Giant is a poem about a child riding on their father's shoulders. World of Water is a non-fiction text explaining where water is found in nature, including lakes, rivers, and oceans. Questions assess literal comprehension, vocabulary understanding, and information retrieval skills.
- Sea Spray Swimming Pool, The Fox and the Boastful Brave
- This is a reading booklet containing two texts for assessment. Sea Spray Swimming Pool is an informational leaflet advertising free swimming lessons during summer holidays, including course details, rules, and requirements. The Fox and the Boastful Brave is a Native American folktale about a clever fox who tricks a vain warrior named Heron Feather and steals his fish. This booklet provides the reading material; questions appear in a separate answer booklet.
- Ks1 English 2017 Reading Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- This is the answer booklet for the 2017 Key Stage 1 English reading Paper 2. It contains 15 questions across two texts: Sea Spray Swimming Pool (a poster about swimming lessons, questions 1-6) and The Fox and the Boastful Brave (a folk tale about a cunning fox tricking a character named Heron Feather, questions 7-15). Questions assess retrieval, inference, vocabulary understanding, and sequencing skills.
- Ants Underground, Monster and Frog at Sea
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains two texts with comprehension questions. The World of Ants is a non-fiction text about ant colonies, their structure, and the roles of queen and worker ants. Monster and Frog at Sea is a fiction story following two characters who take a boat to an island, find a picnic basket, and return home by hot air balloon. Questions assess retrieval, inference, vocabulary understanding, and sequencing skills.
- The Blackbird and his Wife, Plastics and the Environment
- This reading booklet contains two texts for KS1 English assessment. The Blackbird and his Wife is a folk tale about a blackbird who assembles animal allies to rescue his captured wife from the king. Plastics and the Environment is a non-fiction text explaining what plastics are, their advantages and disadvantages, and ways to reduce plastic waste through re-using, reducing, and recycling.
- Ks1 English 2016 Sample Reading Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- This is the answer booklet for the KS1 English Reading Paper 2 sample test from 2016. It contains 18 questions across two texts: The Blackbird and his Wife (questions 1-8), a story about a blackbird who goes to war with a king, and Plastics and the Environment (questions 9-18), an informational text about plastic production, environmental impact, and the three Rs. Questions assess retrieval skills, vocabulary understanding, sequencing, and identifying true/false statements.
- Bella Goes To Sea, Living In A Castle, Winter Parcel
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains three texts with comprehension questions. Bella Goes To Sea is a story about a goose who learns to fly and rescues a fisherman. Living In A Castle is an information text about castle life, describing lords, knights, jesters and servants. Winter Parcel is a poem about a child dressed warmly for winter weather. Questions assess literal comprehension, vocabulary understanding, sequencing and inference skills.
- Meet Tony Ross, The Greedy Man
- This KS1 English reading booklet contains two texts for comprehension assessment. Meet Tony Ross is a non-fiction text providing biographical information about the children's author and illustrator, including an interview about his work on the Little Princess series and Horrid Henry books. The Greedy Man is a traditional Chinese folk tale about a kind farmer and a greedy merchant who both help injured birds, with contrasting outcomes.
- Ks1 English 2016 Reading Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- This answer booklet accompanies the 2016 KS1 English reading test Paper 2. It contains questions about two texts: Meet Tony Ross, a non-fiction piece about the children's author and illustrator, and The Greedy Man, a folk tale adapted from Moon Tales by Rina Singh. Questions assess retrieval skills, inference, understanding of character and plot, sequencing events, and vocabulary comprehension through various formats including multiple choice, true/false statements, and written responses.
- Useful Words
- This is a vocabulary support poster for KS1 English reading assessment. It provides useful words to support students reading a story about Monkey and Crocodile. The poster displays key vocabulary from the text including character names and challenging words such as mango, mistaken, scr-um-ptious, snout, jeep, nostrils, stomach, and swallow. This reference material accompanies the reading comprehension booklet.
- How to Count Crocodiles
- This KS1 English Reading Booklet contains two texts for assessment. How to Count Crocodiles is a narrative story about a monkey who sees mangoes across a river. Crocodiles is a non-fiction text about crocodile habitats and Steve Irwin's work with reptiles. Practice questions assess literal comprehension and information retrieval skills.
- The Netherlands, Katje the Windmill Cat
- This KS1 English Level 3 reading answer booklet from 2009 contains comprehension questions based on two texts: The Netherlands, a non-fiction text about Dutch geography, flooding, dikes and windmills, and Katje the Windmill Cat, a fictional story about a cat who saves a baby during a storm. Questions assess retrieval skills, inference, vocabulary understanding, and sequencing events. Includes practice questions and a glossary matching task.
- How to Count Crocodiles, Crocodiles
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains two texts about crocodiles. The first is How to Count Crocodiles, a fictional story by Margaret Mayo about a monkey who tricks crocodiles to cross a river and reach a mango tree. The second section includes non-fiction texts: Catching Crocodiles about Steve Irwin's work, Meet the Crocodile with labeled diagrams, and Amazing Crocodile Facts covering feeding habits, size, and age. Questions test literal comprehension, inference, vocabulary, and information retrieval skills.
- Katje the Windmill Cat
- This KS1 English Reading Booklet contains the story Katje the Windmill Cat by Gretchen Woelfle, illustrated by Nicola Bayley. The narrative follows Katje, a cat living with a miller in the Netherlands, whose life changes when the miller marries and has a baby. The story culminates in a flood when a dike breaks, and Katje saves the baby by balancing the cradle. An After the Storm section provides historical context about the Kinderdijk.
- Useful Words
- This is a vocabulary reference booklet for KS1 reading assessment. It contains two posters presenting useful words that appear in the reading texts. Poster 1a displays the words: hutch, neighbourhood, silent, and swirling. Poster 1b displays: computer, memories, meow, and removal van. These word lists serve as support material for students during the reading comprehension tasks.
- Shadow, Moving House
- This KS1 English Reading Booklet contains practice questions based on two reading texts. Shadow is a story narrated by Rosy about moving house and how her behavior changed afterwards. Moving House provides non-fiction content about children's memories of moving and information about removal vans used for long-distance moves. Questions assess comprehension of both narrative and informational texts.
- What Am I?
- This KS1 English Reading Booklet from 2007 contains a single descriptive text titled What Am I? The text presents clues about a butterfly through statements about its physical features, life cycle, and behaviour. Children read the riddle-style description which covers characteristics such as flying, size, appearance, diet, and the stages of metamorphosis from egg through caterpillar and chrysalis before revealing the answer.
- Stones and Bones
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains questions about three texts on the theme of dinosaurs and fossils. How do we know about Dinosaurs? is an information text explaining fossils and paleontology. At the Museum is a poem written from a dinosaur's perspective. Mary Anning is a story about the real-life fossil hunter. Questions assess literal comprehension, inference, vocabulary understanding, and structural features like rhyme and sequencing.
- Shadow, Moving House
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains two texts with comprehension questions. Shadow is a fictional story by Jill Newsome about a girl named Rosy who moves house, struggles with her new surroundings, and finds an injured rabbit that helps her settle in. Moving House includes two sections: On Moving Day presents children's memories about their moving experiences, and Removal Van provides factual information with a labelled diagram about the features of a removal van. Questions test literal comprehension, inference, and retrieval skills.
- Stones and Bones
- This KS1 English reading booklet contains three texts about fossils and dinosaurs for assessment purposes. How do we know about Dinosaurs? is an information text explaining fossil formation and excavation. At the Museum is a poem by Tony Bradman written from a dinosaur's perspective. Mary Anning is a true story about the 19th-century fossil hunter who discovered an Ichthyosaurus skeleton in Lyme Regis.
- A Flea in the Ear, Animals in Stories
- This KS1 English reading answer booklet contains questions on two texts. A Flea in the Ear is a story about a fox tricking a dog into losing his hens, with questions testing comprehension of plot, character motivation, and vocabulary. Animals in Stories is a non-fiction section examining how real animal behaviours (foxes, dogs, hares, tortoises) influence their portrayal in fiction, with questions on text features, facts versus fiction, and information retrieval.
- Smile Please
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains two texts with comprehension questions. The first text is Wibble Wobble, a fictional story about William who desperately wants a wobbly tooth like his classmates, finally loses one during PE, nearly loses it when it gets thrown away with tissues, then discovers another tooth wobbling after eating an ice lolly. The second text is How Teeth Grow, a non-fiction information text explaining the two sets of teeth from baby to teenager, why teeth wobble, and how to care for teeth. Questions test literal comprehension, inference, vocabulary understanding, and understanding of text features.
- A Flea in the Ear, Animals in Stories
- This KS1 English reading booklet contains two sections. Part 1 presents A Flea in the Ear, a story by Stephen Wylie and Ken Brown about a dog who guards chickens and a cunning fox who tricks him to steal the hens. Part 2 provides Animals in Stories, an informational text comparing real-life animal facts with how animals are typically characterized in fiction, covering dogs, foxes, hares, and tortoises.
- Useful Words
- This is a vocabulary reference booklet for KS1 English reading comprehension. It contains two posters (Poster 1a and Poster 1b) listing useful words that appear in the reading texts. Poster 1a includes character names Oscar and Max, along with words like bounded, balance, bouncy, tantrum, reply, and suggestion. Poster 1b lists topic-related words: friendship, lonely, equipment, and draughts. This booklet serves as a support resource during the reading assessment.
- Oscar Needs A Friend, Playtime
- This KS1 Reading Booklet 1 from 2004 contains two texts with comprehension questions. Oscar Needs A Friend is a story about a bear who cannot keep still and wishes for a playmate on his mountain. Playtime is an informational text about children at Green Park School working together to improve their playground using money from school governors. Practice questions assess literal comprehension and inference skills.
- Friends, Playtime
- This KS1 English reading assessment booklet contains two texts with comprehension questions. Friends is a narrative about Oscar, a bouncy bear who learns to be a better friend to Max by listening and sharing ideas. Playtime is a non-fiction text describing how children at Green Park School improved their playground with a Friendship Bench, equipment, and quiet areas. Questions assess literal comprehension, inference, and understanding of character feelings and story themes.
- Traditions From Africa
- This is a Reading Booklet presenting an informational text about Traditions from Africa, focusing specifically on West Africa. The booklet covers topics including the geography and countries of Africa, clothing traditions such as ken-te cloth from Ghana, music and dance including traditional masks, and the storytelling tradition featuring characters like Anansi the spider. A glossary defines key terms used throughout the text.
- The Spider Weaver
- This is a KS1 reading booklet containing the story The Spider Weaver by Margaret Musgrove. The narrative follows two Ashanti weavers, Kofi and Yaw, who discover a spider's intricate web in the forest of Ghana. After accidentally destroying it, they return to watch the spider weave a new web, learning her techniques to create kente cloth, a colorful patterned fabric that became famous throughout Ghana and the world.
- Africa
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains questions on two texts about Africa. Traditions from Africa is a non-fiction information text covering African geography, West African people, traditional clothing including ken-te cloth, masks, storytelling, and the character Anansi. The Spider Weaver is a narrative story about two characters, Yaw and Kofi, who discover a spider's web and learn to create ken-te cloth. Questions assess retrieval, inference, vocabulary, and understanding of text features like contents pages and glossaries.
- Useful Words
- This is a vocabulary reference sheet for KS1 English reading assessments. It contains two posters (Poster 1a and Poster 1b) displaying useful words that support children during the reading test. Poster 1a includes descriptive words: wrinkled, droopy, autumn, withered, and gust. Poster 1b includes words related to non-fiction texts: famous, decorate, information, and instructions. These word lists serve as support materials rather than assessment items.
- Billy's Sunflower
- This KS1 English Reading Booklet contains an extract from Billy's Sunflower by Nicola Moon, about a boy who grows a very tall sunflower. Practice questions assess retrieval and comprehension skills. An introductory page titled So Many Sunflowers! prepares students to read about artist Vincent Van Gogh and instructions for making a paper sunflower, with further practice questions on text preview skills.
- Grandfather's Pencil
- This KS1 English reading assessment contains three texts with comprehension questions. Billy's Sunflower by Nicola Moon tells the story of a boy growing a sunflower through autumn. Vincent Van Gogh provides information about the artist and his sunflower paintings. Making a Paper Sunflower presents instructions for a craft activity. Questions assess literal comprehension, inference, vocabulary understanding, and the ability to locate and retrieve information from different text types.
- Sunflowers
- This KS1 English reading assessment booklet contains the story Grandfather's Pencil and the Room of Stories by Michael Foreman. The narrative follows a magical pencil that recalls its past life as a tree, along with paper, a door, and floorboards that share their memories. The story spans generations, from a boy who loses the pencil to his grandson Jack who later finds it.
- The Midhampton Museum
- This reading booklet presents an informational leaflet for The Midhampton Museum, describing a children's programme of special events from June to December. The leaflet includes details about seven monthly exhibitions: Clothes (dressing up in historical garments), Food (making jam tarts and bread), Toys and Noise (playing with old toys), Shop! (exploring an old chemist's shop), Schools (experiencing a Victorian classroom), Midhampton Now and Then (lace making and local history), and Housework (examining old washing equipment). The text tests children's ability to extract information from a non-fiction text.
- Memories
- This is a KS1 English reading assessment from 2003 that tests comprehension skills through two texts. The first text is Grandfather's Pencil and the Room of Stories by Michael Foreman, a narrative about a boy, his grandfather, and a magical pencil. The second is The Midhampton Museum, an informational leaflet about museum events focused on historical activities. Questions assess literal comprehension, inference, word meaning, and retrieval skills across both fiction and non-fiction texts.
Download these KS1 SATs English Reading papers to help prepare children for their KS1 SATs. Download Reading Booklet 1, Reading Booklet 2, the Reading Answer Booklet and the Marking Scheme for the answers.
Maths KS1 SATs Papers
| Year | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Instructions Audio | Administrator's Guide ⓘTest instructions for teachers | Modified Materials Pack ⓘTest papers adapted for accessibility needs | 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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About these KS1 Maths papers
- Ks1 Mathematics 2025 Paper 1
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 1: Arithmetic assessment contains 25 arithmetic questions testing fundamental calculation skills. Questions cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with numbers up to 100, including finding missing numbers in equations, calculating simple fractions (halves and quarters) of numbers, and performing operations with multiples of 10. Each question is worth 1 mark and requires students to perform calculations without context or word problems.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2025 Paper 2
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning assessment contains questions testing number understanding, calculation methods, and problem-solving skills. Topics include place value, addition and subtraction within 100, fractions (halves and quarters), multiplication (grouping and repeated addition), money calculations, measurement comparison, shape properties including symmetry and vertices, time units, and simple data interpretation using pictograms. Questions use visual representations, word problems, and require written working for two-step problems.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2024 Paper 1
- This is the KS1 Mathematics Paper 1: Arithmetic from the 2024 national curriculum tests. The paper contains 25 arithmetic questions testing basic calculation skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Questions progress from single-digit operations to two-digit calculations, including problems with missing numbers and fractions of amounts (finding half of numbers). Operations use standard symbols including some that appear as special characters in the extracted text.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2024 Paper 2
- This Key Stage 1 Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning assessment contains questions covering place value, calendar reading, measurement (metres and millilitres), number patterns and sequences, shape recognition including cylinder faces, data interpretation with tables and graphs, addition and subtraction problems, coin values and money calculations, multiplication and division, number bonds to 20, fractions (halves, quarters), symmetry, and multi-step word problems involving animals and real-life scenarios.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2023 Paper 1
- This is the Paper 1: Arithmetic component of the 2023 Key Stage 1 Mathematics assessment. The paper contains 25 questions testing basic arithmetic skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Questions cover single and multi-digit calculations, finding fractions of numbers (halves and quarters), and missing number problems. Each question is worth 1 mark.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2023 Paper 2
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning assessment contains questions testing number operations, place value, shape recognition, data handling, and problem-solving. Questions include number comparisons using symbols, completing number patterns, matching numerals to words, identifying 3D shapes, interpreting block diagrams and tally charts, solving word problems involving addition and subtraction, working with fractions, calculating with money, and understanding turns and position.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2022 Paper 1
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 1: Arithmetic assessment from 2022 contains arithmetic calculations testing basic number operations. Questions cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with numbers up to 100, including operations with multiples of 10, finding fractions of amounts (such as 1/2 of 80 and 1/4 of 16), and missing number problems. Each question is worth 1 mark.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2022 Paper 2
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning assessment contains questions testing number operations, place value, time, fractions, geometry, measurement, and problem-solving. Topics include addition and subtraction with two-digit numbers, reading analogue clocks, multiplication and division, identifying shapes and symmetry, understanding money values, ordering numbers, and interpreting simple data tables. Questions require both calculation skills and mathematical reasoning applied to practical contexts.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2019 Paper 1
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 1: Arithmetic from 2019 contains calculation questions testing basic number operations. Questions cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, including missing number problems and fraction calculations such as finding fractions of amounts. The paper progresses from simple single-digit operations to two-digit calculations with larger numbers up to 100.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2019 Paper 2
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning from 2019 contains questions testing number operations, place value, fractions, multiplication and division, geometry (including 2D and 3D shapes, symmetry, and angles), measurement (time, money, mass), data handling with charts and pictograms, and problem-solving. Questions involve completing number sequences, matching shapes to descriptions, interpreting dice and clocks, solving word problems with money and sharing, and working with patterns.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2018 Paper 1
- This is the Paper 1: Arithmetic paper from the 2018 KS1 Mathematics national curriculum tests. The paper contains 25 arithmetic questions testing basic calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication (denoted by {), division (denoted by }), and finding fractions of numbers. Question types progress from simple single-digit addition to two-digit addition and subtraction, finding missing numbers in equations, and calculating fractions such as half of 6 and one quarter of 24.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2018 Paper 2
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 2 reasoning test assesses mathematical problem-solving and reasoning skills across multiple topics. Questions cover number operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), place value, fractions (halves, quarters, thirds), measurement (length, temperature, time, money), shape properties and symmetry, data interpretation from charts, and number patterns. Includes word problems requiring multi-step calculations and visual representations.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2017 Paper 1
- This is the Paper 1: Arithmetic component from the 2017 KS1 Mathematics SATs. The paper contains 25 arithmetic questions testing fundamental calculation skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Questions cover operations with whole numbers up to 100, simple fractions such as finding half and one-third of numbers, and missing number problems. Each question is worth one mark.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2017 Paper 2
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning assessment contains a range of mathematical problem-solving questions. Topics covered include number operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), place value and ordering numbers, money calculations, time, measurement with rulers, data interpretation from charts, fractions, shape properties (pentagons, edges), and multi-step word problems. Questions require children to apply mathematical reasoning skills including counting forwards, identifying even numbers, completing number patterns, and solving real-world scenarios involving cars, fruit juice preferences, and sharing equally.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2016 Sample Paper 1
- This is the Paper 1: Arithmetic sample booklet for the Key Stage 1 Mathematics national curriculum test. The paper contains arithmetic calculations including addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers, multiplication and division facts, missing number problems, and fractions of amounts (finding halves, quarters, and thirds of numbers). All questions require numerical answers to be written directly on the paper.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2016 Sample Paper 2
- This sample KS1 Mathematics Paper 2: reasoning assessment contains questions testing number, measurement, geometry, and statistics. Questions include identifying shapes, counting and patterns, measuring length, telling time, fractions, money calculations, data interpretation from pictograms, symmetry, and multi-step word problems. Students must show working for some calculations and demonstrate understanding of place value, operations, and mathematical reasoning.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2016 Paper 1
- This is an arithmetic paper for Key Stage 1 mathematics assessment. It contains basic calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems. Questions cover single and multi-digit operations, missing number problems, and simple fractions. The paper progresses from simpler calculations like 8+6 to more complex problems involving fractions of numbers such as finding three-quarters of 20.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2016 Paper 2
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning assessment tests a range of mathematical skills including number operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication), place value, fractions (halves, thirds, quarters), shape properties (2D and 3D shapes, faces, symmetry), money calculations, measurement (weight, capacity), time, and data handling (tally charts). Questions include word problems, visual reasoning tasks, matching exercises, and calculations requiring working out.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2009 Level 2 Mathematics Booklet
- This KS1 Mathematics Level 2 test from 2009 contains questions assessing basic numeracy skills including addition and subtraction, place value, understanding of number sequences, measurement using rulers, shape properties including cubes, interpreting simple graphs and tables, working with money, fractions (halves and doubles), multiplication concepts, and problem-solving word problems. Questions progress from simple calculations to multi-step reasoning tasks requiring estimation and showing working.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2009 Level 3 Mathematics Booklet
- This KS1 Mathematics Level 3 test paper from 2009 contains questions assessing number operations, place value, money calculations, measurement, shape and space, data handling, and fractions. Topics include addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, sequences, sorting numbers, weights and measures, coordinates, reflections, and interpreting graphs and tables.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2007 Level 2 Mathematics Booklet
- This KS1 Level 2 Mathematics assessment paper from 2007 contains questions testing basic mathematical skills including place value and number sequences, simple addition and subtraction calculations, shape recognition (pentagon, rectangle, triangle, square), measurements and units (metre, centimetre, kilogram, litre), money problems, data handling with tables and graphs, positional vocabulary, and basic multiplication and division concepts. Questions progress from counting and ordinal numbers to two-digit calculations and pattern completion.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2007 Level 3 Mathematics Booklet
- This KS1 Mathematics Level 3 assessment paper contains questions testing number operations, place value, shape properties, fractions, measurement, and problem-solving. It includes tasks on multiplication, completing number sequences, identifying 3D shapes (cylinder, cube, pyramid, cuboid), working with money and time, symmetry and reflection, interpreting data from tables, and solving multi-step word problems. Questions assess understanding of rounding, doubling, halving, converting between units (millilitres), and positioning fractions on a number line.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2005 Level 2 Mathematics Booklet
- This is a Key Stage 1 Mathematics Level 2 test from 2005 containing questions across number, measurement, shape, and data handling. The paper includes arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, division), number ordering and place value, money problems, time reading, shape identification, measurement of length, multiples, fractions, and interpreting bar charts. Questions range from basic calculations to word problems requiring children to show their working.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2005 Level 3 Mathematics Booklet
- This KS1 Mathematics Level 3 test paper contains questions assessing mathematical skills including number operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), place value with numbers up to 1330, measurement problems involving length, money and time, shape and symmetry, data handling with tally charts, and problem-solving with multi-step word problems. Questions cover topics such as working with number lines, fractions, right angles, coordinates, and practical contexts like swimming pool lengths and school lunches.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2004 Level 2 Mathematics Booklet
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 1 from 2004 contains questions testing number operations, shape recognition, measurement, and data handling. Topics include addition and subtraction, ordering numbers, counting money, identifying shapes (pentagons, hexagons, octagons), telling time, using tally charts and pictograms, measuring with a ruler, understanding multiples and halves, and solving word problems involving real-life contexts such as selling scooters and washing cars.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2004 Level 3 Mathematics Booklet
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 2 assessment from 2004 tests Level 3 mathematical concepts. The paper covers number operations including addition, subtraction and multiplication, place value with numbers up to 1000, fractions, measurement involving money, time, and length, data interpretation from bar graphs, shape and symmetry including hexagons and lines of symmetry, and multi-step problem-solving with conversions and sequences.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2003 Level 2 Mathematics Booklet
- This Key Stage 1 Level 2 Mathematics assessment from 2003 contains questions testing fundamental mathematical skills. The paper covers number operations including addition and subtraction, place value and number ordering, measurement using units such as centimetres and grams, shape recognition including cylinders and hexagons, data interpretation from charts and graphs, multiplication concepts with grouping, fractions through dividing shapes, and sequencing patterns. Questions include calculations, word problems, and practical applications of mathematical concepts.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2003 Level 3 Mathematics Booklet
- This KS1 Mathematics Paper 2 (Level 3) from 2003 assesses various mathematical skills through word problems and numerical exercises. The paper covers number operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, place value and ordering numbers, money calculations, time problems, measurement in grams and centimetres, geometry topics such as shape properties and right angles, and data handling through a pictogram about birthdays.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2002 Mathematics Booklet
- This KS1 Mathematics assessment from 2002 contains questions testing basic number operations, place value, geometry, measurement, and data handling. Topics include addition and subtraction within 100, multiplication and division, money calculations, telling time, reading scales, interpreting pictograms, number sequences, shapes and transformations, and fractions. Questions range from simple arithmetic to multi-step word problems requiring children to show their working.
- Ks1 Mathematics 2001 Mathematics Booklet
- The text extraction has failed due to ICC profile errors in the PDF file. No content from this KS1 Maths Paper 1 from 2001 could be successfully read. The paper would typically assess basic mathematical skills including number operations, shape and space, and measurement appropriate for Key Stage 1 pupils aged 5-7.
Download these Maths SATs papers for complete preparation for KS1 SATs. Topics include arithmetic, times tables and more. Ensure you download two papers Maths Paper 1 (Arithmetic) and Maths Paper 2 (Reasoning), the Administration Guide and the Marking Scheme for the answers.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling KS1 SATs Papers
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About these KS1 GaPS papers
- Ks1 English 2025 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling
- This is the Paper 1: Spelling component of the 2025 Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling assessment. It contains 21 sentences (Practice + Questions 1-20) with missing words that students must spell correctly. The test assesses students' ability to spell common words including verbs in different tenses, plural nouns, adjectives, and topic-specific vocabulary across a range of everyday contexts.
- Ks1 English 2025 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling Teachers Version
- This is the administrator guide for the 2025 Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: spelling test. It contains the test transcript to be read aloud by the administrator, listing 20 spelling words that pupils must write. Words tested include common spellings such as live, tall, hopping, and Tuesday, covering various phonetic patterns and common exception words appropriate for Year 2 pupils.
- Ks1 English 2025 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 2 Short Answer Questions
- This KS1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 2 contains questions testing sentence types (commands, questions, exclamations, statements), punctuation (full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, apostrophes, commas), word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), conjunctions, capital letters, contractions, tenses, and suffixes including prefixes. Students identify and apply grammatical rules through multiple choice, circling, and sentence completion tasks.
- Ks1 English 2024 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling
- This is the 2024 KS1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: Spelling test. It contains 20 spelling questions plus a practice question (P). Students must write the correct spelling of words in context, with each question presenting a sentence with a missing word. The test assesses spelling accuracy across a range of common words appropriate for Key Stage 1 pupils, including words with varied spelling patterns and phonetic structures.
- Ks1 English 2024 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling Teachers Version
- This is the administration transcript for the 2024 Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: spelling test. It contains instructions for test administrators and the complete transcript of 20 spelling words to be read aloud to pupils, including context sentences. Words assessed include common spellings such as dive, later, think, move, and more complex words like beautiful, phonics, pancakes, covering phonetic patterns, common exception words, and suffix rules.
- Ks1 English 2024 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 2 Short Answer Questions
- This Key Stage 1 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 2 contains questions assessing fundamental English language skills. The paper tests punctuation including capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas and apostrophes; word classes such as nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs; sentence types including questions, commands and exclamations; verb tenses (past and present); and word formation using prefixes, suffixes and plurals.
- Ks1 English 2023 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling
- This is the Paper 1: Spelling component of the 2023 Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling assessment. It contains a practice question followed by 20 numbered spelling items. Each item presents a sentence with a blank space where students must write the correct spelling of a word that completes the sentence. The test assesses students' ability to spell common words accurately in context.
- Ks1 English 2023 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling Teachers Version
- This is the administrator's transcript for the 2023 Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: spelling test. It provides instructions for test administrators on how to read aloud the spelling words and their context sentences to pupils. The paper tests 20 spellings including common words, homophones, plural forms, suffixes, and words with silent letters such as five, helping, wave, lunches, knit, and dirtiest.
- Ks1 English 2023 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 2 Short Answer Questions
- This is the Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 2 from 2023, containing questions that test word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), sentence types (statements, questions, commands, exclamations), punctuation (capital letters, full stops, apostrophes, commas, question marks, exclamation marks), verb tenses (past and present), conjunctions, noun phrases, and plural endings. Students identify, select, and apply grammatical features across a range of sentence-level tasks.
- Ks1 English 2022 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling
- This is the 2022 KS1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: Spelling test. Students complete 20 spelling questions plus one practice question by writing missing words in sentence contexts. The test assesses spelling ability across a range of common words appropriate for Key Stage 1, including words with varied phonetic patterns, vowel sounds, and everyday vocabulary.
- Ks1 English 2022 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling Teachers Version
- This is the administrator's transcript for the 2022 Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: spelling test. It provides instructions for reading aloud 20 spelling words within context sentences, plus one practice question. Words tested include common vocabulary (grass, boat, pie), phonetic patterns (keep, space, drank), suffixes (loudly, hottest, parties), and challenging spellings (hospital, chimney, wrist). The document includes guidance on test administration, acceptable equipment, and handling issues during testing.
- Ks1 English 2022 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 2 Short Answer Questions
- This Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 2 assessment tests children's understanding of written grammar and punctuation rules. Questions cover sentence punctuation (capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks), word types (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), conjunctions, suffixes, apostrophes for contractions and possession, verb tenses, commas in lists, and writing commands and questions. Most questions use multiple-choice, circling, or short written responses.
- Ks1 English 2019 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling
- This is the 2019 KS1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: Spelling test. It contains 21 spelling items (P, 1-20) presented as sentence completion tasks where pupils write missing words from dictation. The assessment tests various spelling patterns and common words appropriate for Year 2 students, including plurals, homophones, contractions, and words with different phonetic structures.
- Ks1 English 2019 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling Teachers Version
- This is the administrator transcript for the 2019 Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: spelling test. It provides instructions for test administrators on how to conduct the spelling test, including the practice question and 20 spelling words to be read aloud. Words tested include common exception words, homophones, plural forms, compound words, and words with various spelling patterns such as vowel digraphs and suffixes.
- Ks1 English 2019 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 2 Short Answer Questions
- This KS1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 2 from 2019 assesses grammar and punctuation skills through 19 questions. Students identify and use word types (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), apply punctuation marks (capital letters, full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, apostrophes, commas), form compound words, add prefixes and suffixes, use conjunctions, identify sentence types, and demonstrate correct verb tenses.
- Ks1 English 2018 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling
- This is the 2018 KS1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: Spelling test. It contains 20 spelling questions plus one practice question, where students must spell words in sentence contexts. The assessment tests spelling of common words including homophones, contractions, suffixes, and words from the KS1 curriculum. Each question provides a sentence with a blank space for students to write the target word.
- Ks1 English 2018 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling Teachers Version
- This is the administrator's transcript for the 2018 Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: spelling test. It provides instructions for test administrators on how to conduct the spelling assessment, including the practice question and 20 spelling words to be read aloud. Words tested include homophones (sea, right), suffixes (longest, closed, easier, useless), vowel digraphs (cave, wheel, grapes), and common exception words (warm, above, station). The document includes guidance on equipment, timing, access arrangements, and dealing with test disruptions.
- Ks1 English 2018 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 2 Short Answer Questions
- This Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 2 from 2018 contains questions that assess students' understanding of grammar terminology, punctuation rules, and sentence structure. Students identify word types (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), select appropriate punctuation (full stops, commas, apostrophes, question marks), recognize sentence types (statements, commands, exclamations, questions), work with verb tenses, use suffixes and contractions, and demonstrate capital letter usage.
- Ks1 English 2017 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling Teachers Version
- This is the administrator transcript for the 2017 Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: spelling test. It contains instructions for reading aloud 20 spelling words to pupils, who write each word in their answer booklet. Words tested include common spellings such as wash, bike, small, compound words like bathroom, verb forms with suffixes like working, dancing, fixed, and words with varied spelling patterns including know, pretty, treasure, dolphin.
- Ks1 English 2017 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling
- This is the 2017 KS1 English Paper 1: Spelling test containing 20 spelling questions plus one practice question. Students are required to spell words correctly within sentence contexts. The assessment tests spelling skills including common words, phonetic patterns, and age-appropriate vocabulary such as homophones, contractions, and words with various spelling rules relevant to Key Stage 1 pupils.
- Ks1 English 2017 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 2 Short Answer Questions
- This KS1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 2 from 2017 assesses students' understanding of core grammar and punctuation concepts. The paper tests skills including identifying and using nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs, applying correct capital letters and punctuation marks (full stops, question marks, exclamation marks, commas, apostrophes), selecting appropriate conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions, recognizing noun phrases, understanding singular and plural forms, using verb tenses (present and past), adding suffixes to form nouns, and writing a descriptive sentence with correct punctuation.
- Ks1 English 2016 Sample Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling Teachers Version
- This is the administrator's test transcript for the 2016 Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: spelling sample test. The document provides instructions for reading aloud 20 spelling words to pupils, each presented within a context sentence. Words to be spelled include comparative adjectives (faster), past tense verbs (thanked, hurried), common nouns (kitten, whale, rainbow), and plural forms (teddies). The script includes detailed administration procedures and timing guidance.
- Ks1 English 2016 Sample Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling
- This is a Key Stage 1 spelling test from the 2016 sample materials, containing a practice question followed by 20 spelling items. Each item presents a sentence with a missing word that students must complete based on a dictated word. The assessment tests students' ability to spell common words including comparative adjectives, plural forms, homophones, and words with various phonetic patterns and spelling rules appropriate for Year 2 pupils.
- Ks1 English 2016 Sample Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 2 Short Answer Questions
- This KS1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2 sample assessment tests children's understanding of key language concepts. Questions assess punctuation marks (question marks, commas, apostrophes, full stops), word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), verb tenses (past and present), sentence types (statements, questions, commands), contractions, plural formation, and the use of capital letters. Tasks include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, identifying and circling words, and writing direct speech.
- Ks1 English 2016 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling Teachers Version
- This is the administrator's transcript for the 2016 Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: spelling test. It contains instructions for reading aloud 20 spelling words within context sentences. The words assess spelling patterns including consonant blends, digraphs, plural forms, phonics knowledge, and common exception words. Examples include pack, phone, flying, office, gentle, and stories.
- Ks1 English 2016 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 1 Spelling
- This is the 2016 Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1: Spelling test. The paper contains 20 spelling questions plus one practice question, where students write missing words in sentences. The test assesses students' ability to spell common words, including phonetically regular words, tricky words, and words with common spelling patterns appropriate for Year 2 level.
- Ks1 English 2016 Grammar Punctuation Spelling Paper 2 Short Answer Questions
- This Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 2 from 2016 contains questions testing various language skills. It assesses word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs), sentence types (commands, statements, questions, exclamations), verb tenses (past and present), punctuation (capital letters, full stops, commas, apostrophes, question marks, exclamation marks), conjunctions, and suffixes. Questions require ticking correct answers, circling words, adding punctuation, and writing sentences.
- Toys and Games
- This is a Key Stage 1 Spelling test from 2009 consisting of two parts. Part 1 contains 10 practice items with numbered boxes for spelling words. Part 2 presents a passage about toys and games with 10 gaps (items 11-20) where children must write spellings from dictation. The test assesses children's ability to spell words correctly in both isolated practice and within the context of continuous text about how different toys move and traditional games children play.
- Reptiles
- This KS1 spelling test contains two parts. Part 1 is a practice question. Part 2 presents a passage about reptiles, covering their characteristics, habitats, defense mechanisms, and threats to survival. Students spell 20 words read aloud by the teacher within the context of the passage. The test assesses basic spelling skills including words related to animals, habitats, and descriptive vocabulary.
- Making Soup
- This is a KS1 spelling test using a narrative passage titled Stone Soup. Students listen to words read aloud by the teacher and write them in numbered blanks within a story about a traveller who makes soup from stones with the help of villagers. The test contains 20 spelling items plus one practice question, assessing students' ability to spell common words in context.
- Playtime
- This is a KS1 spelling test from 2003 consisting of two parts. Part 1 contains 10 practice and test spelling items presented in a grid format. Part 2 uses an extract from Lion at School by Philippa Pearce, where children fill in 10 missing words (numbered 11-20) within the story context. The test assesses children's ability to spell common words correctly in both isolated and contextual formats.
Download these GaPS (Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling) SATs papers for home learning towards your child's KS1 SATs. Ensure you download Paper 1 (Spelling), Paper 2 (Questions), Spelling Audio and the Marking Scheme for the answers.
Table of Contents
Are Year 2 SATs Happening in 2026?
Yes and no....
Compulsory KS1 SATs no longer take place. Following the announcement that they would be cancelled indefinitely in September 2017, the last time KS1 SATs were taken was in May 2023.
However... while formal KS1 SATs no longer take place, the STA still plans, prepares, prints and distributes new KS1 SATs tests every year. This is to allow schools to continue to monitor children's academic standards at the end of Key Stage 1, as laid out in the Education Act 2002. Hence, the majority of primary schools continue to use KS1 SATs with all their children.
What are KS1 SATs?
KS1 SATs papers were a mix of formal exams and informal assessments in English, Maths and Science for children in Year 2. The tests were given in primary schools throughout England. The tests normally took place in a child's classroom and their individual results were given to parents at the end of the school year.
"Past KS1 SATs Papers" (sometimes mistakenly called "pass papers") are KS1 SATs papers that were used in previous years. The sample papers from 2016 were available to schools in 2015 in preparation for the new SATs in 2016.
While often considered formal exams, Key stage 1 SATs papers should really be thought of as informal tests as they were not strictly timed and teachers could stop the test at any point if they felt it was appropriate for a particular child.
When are KS1 SATs?
KS1 SATs are taken during May. As the tests are not strictly timetabled, schools are free to choose the most convenient time for them during the month.
From 2024 (despite no longer being required to complete them) most schools continue to use KS1 SATs papers as a means of internal pupil assessment.
Who takes KS1 SATs Papers?
KS1 SATs are taken by children that attend state primary schools in England. The tests are taken in Year 2, when they are between 6 and 7 years old. Hence KS1 SATs are sometimes known as 'Year 2 SATs'.
What's in KS1 SATs Papers?
Children take KS1 SATs papers in English reading, Maths and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.
Most of the tests use a question paper with answers in a separate booklet. The question types range from being multiple-choice to labelling, reordering and expecting full, open-ended answers. Maths workings should always be shown where possible.
How many KS1 SATs Papers are there?
Children are required to take four separate KS1 SATs papers in English and Maths. There are two separate papers for English Reading and two separate papers for Maths:
English Reading Paper 1 (integrated reading booklet)
English Reading Paper 2 (separate reading booklet)
Maths Paper 1 (Arithmetic)
Maths Paper 2 (Reasoning)
Most schools also ask that children take two further KS1 SATs papers:
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Paper 1 (Questions)
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Paper 2 (Spelling)
As well as these tests children take teacher assessments in Writing and Science.
Who marks KS1 SATs papers?
KS1 SATs papers are marked by your child's teacher using the Marking Scheme (answers). In the past, some tests may have been sent off to the Department for Education (DfE) for monitoring standards of marking.
How many marks are there in Year 2 SATs papers?
A full breakdown of the marks available in the Year 2 SATs papers can be found below. Please note that this does not include the Writing and Science teacher assessments:
| Test | Total Marks (paper) | Total Marks (test) |
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| English Reading Paper 1 | 20 marks | 40 marks |
| English Reading Paper 2 | 20 marks | |
| Mathematics Paper 1 (Arithmetic) | 25 marks | 60 marks |
| Mathematics Paper 2 (Reasoning) | 35 marks | |
| English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1 (Spelling) | 20 marks | 40 marks |
| English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 2 (Questions) | 20 marks |
Do KS1 SATs Papers use Scaled scores?
Yes. After marking each paper, teachers convert a child's 'raw mark' to its equivalent scaled score using scaled score conversion tables. The easiest way to do this is by using our free scaled score converter.
These scaled scores are then passed to parents and showed whether their child had reached the expected standard, exceeded the expected standard or fallen below it.
Why do KS1 SATs exist?
KS1 SATs papers used to allow teachers and schools to check and compare children's performance against national averages. Though controversial, testing at Key Stage 1 allowed schools and government bodies to monitor standards.
KS1 SATs also acted as a reference point in measuring children's development when they take their KS2 SATs in Year 6.
These two national curriculum tests formed the basis of several measurements in school league tables.
As KS1 SATs are no longer statutory tests it is expected that they will only be used to monitor the development of individual children and classes.
Should I help prepare my child for Key Stage 1 SATs?
Yes! Key Stage 1 SATs are an opportunity for your child to really shine. We would recommend parents help their children with our free past KS1 SATs papers archive.
Using past KS1 SATs papers is the fastest and easiest way to help children prepare for their KS1 SATs. Download the past papers, their mark schemes and dedicate some time to private study.
We also have a number of free Year 2 Maths Worksheets for teachers and parents to download. These aim to challenge children on a broad range of Year 2 Maths topics before they face their real tests.
Thanks to Exam Ninja, we are able to provide free access to all these practice papers together with Maths and Spelling audio elements as downloadable MP3 resources for you to use at home.
Alternatively, if you don't want the burden of printing past KS1 SATs papers, buy some practice papers from retailers such as Exam Ninja.
Whether you use past papers or practice papers, you're helping your child feel more confident in their tests.
History of KS1 SATs Papers
Below you will find the history of KS1 SATs however we also recommend you read about the History of SATs in our dedicated article.
The introduction of Key Stage 1 SATs (1991-2004)
KS1 SATs papers first started in 1991 by the then Conservative government under the Education Reform Act of 1988.
These Key Stage 1 tests were in English, Maths and Science and used a combination of formal testing as well as informal teacher assessment to judge each child's attainment against the national curriculum targets. Children were expected to reach 'level 2' by the end of Key Stage 1.
In 2004, under pressure from the NUT, it was announced that formal KS1 SATs would be scrapped from 2005 onwards.
Informal Teacher Assessment (2005-2015)
Throughout 2005 to 2015, schools would take a more flexible approach to KS1 SATs and use past paper testing as well as teacher assessment to form level judgements on each child.
New KS1 SATs papers (2016-2023)
In 2013, a new national curriculum was announced for 2014 marking the demise of levels, the return of formal KS1 SATs tests and the introduction of a new measure of attainment.
From May 2016, Year 2 children would sit statutory SATs tests in English Reading, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling and Maths during May with further teacher assessments in Writing and Science.
The structure of the KS1 SATs papers would closely mimic the KS2 SATs papers, with an English Reading booklet (and separate answer booklet), the Maths split into two papers (arithmetic and reasoning/problem-solving) and the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GaPS) test being short-answer questions and an audible vocabulary test.
However, in May 2016, following an unfortunate incident whereby the KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling SATs Papers were accidentally published on the Department for Education website prior to the test, Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced that the GaPS test would be an optional paper in 2016.
Since then the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GaPS) assessment has remained an optional test to support teacher assessed judgements in English Writing.
Rather than level thresholds, children's performance would be measured using scaled scores and scaled score conversion tables.
Scaled scores could show whether a pupil had reached the 'expected standard', had exceeded it as 'working at greater depth' or had struggled with 'working towards the expected standard'.
KS1 SATs cancelled (2020-2021)
Following the mass-closure of schools in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Department for Education (DfE) announced that the 2020 Key Stage 1 SATs would be cancelled.
As schools were once again closed in January 2021, it was announced that Key Stage 1 SATs would be again cancelled for 2021.
Key Stage 1 SATs papers scrapped again (2023-2024)
Due to ongoing pressure from teaching unions and parent pressure groups, on 14th September 2017 the education secretary announced that KS1 SATs would be scrapped from the 2022-2023 academic year.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the scrapping was delayed for one further year. Hence, the 2022-2023 academic year will see KS1 SATs take place one final time.
On 21st July 2022 the STA confirmed that from the 2023-24 academic year, KS1 SATs assessments would become non-statutory. Hence it's likely that schools will continue to use past SATs papers to monitor children's progress but they will no longer be required to take formal tests.
Instead of taking SATs in Year 2, schools administer the Reception Baseline Assessment.
FAQ
Are KS1 SATs bad or good for my child?
Why not read our article 7 BAD things about SATs (and 7 GOOD things!).
How do I prepare my child for KS1 SATs?
Preparation is recommended by using past KS1 SATs papers, revision guides and workbooks. For more information, see our dedicated SATs Revision Guide.
Are there new KS1 SATs papers?
Yes. KS1 SATs papers were published for schools to use in 2024 and 2025.
How many papers SATs KS1?
Altogether there are six KS1 SATs Papers - two English Reading, two Maths and two Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar.
What Papers are in KS1 SATs?
KS1 SATs Papers are taken in English Reading, Maths and Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar (sometimes called 'SPaG' or 'GaPS').
