Key stage 1 and 2 national curriculum tests: information for parents
Information for parents about the optional end of key stage 1 assessments and statutory end of key stage 2 assessments, sometimes referred to as SATs.
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The information about national curriculum tests at the end of key stage 2 (KS2) is for parents with a child in year 6 at primary school. It provides an overview of the purpose of the mandatory tests, also referred to as SATs, when they are scheduled, and when results will be shared by schools.
The information about assessment results at the end of KS2 is also for parents with children in year 6 at primary school. It explains what information they will receive about their child’s assessments at the end of KS2, including outcomes of the national curriculum tests and teacher assessments, and how the results are used.
The information about optional national curriculum tests at the end of key stage 1 (KS1) is for parents with a child in year 2 at primary school. It provides an overview of the purpose of the optional tests, how they work and how participating schools may use the results. While end of KS1 national curriculum assessments are optional from 2024, schools may choose to use them.
Updates to this page
Last updated 24 June 2024 + show all updates
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Added information for parents about national curriculum assessment results at the end of key stage 2.
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Updated to include a separate parent leaflet for the 2024 optional key stage 1 tests.
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Separated the information about key stage 1 and key stage 2 tests for parents (previously one combined leaflet). Provided an updated parent leaflet for the upcoming statutory 2024 key stage 2 tests. Information for the optional key stage 1 tests to follow.
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Updated for the 2023 test cycle
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Updated to remove cancellation of 2021 assessment information.
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Updated for the 2018/19 test cycle.
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First published.