14/06/2026
📊 Understanding SATs Results – A Guide for Parents 📊
The Key Stage 2 SATs results for Year 6 pupils are expected to be released to schools on 7 July.
These results help parents understand how their child is performing compared to the national expected standard before moving on to secondary school.
What Do the SATs Scores Mean?
SATs are reported using a scaled score ranging from 80 to 120.
✅ 100 = Expected Standard
A score of 100 means your child has met the government's expected standard for the end of primary school.
✅ 101–109 = Above Expected Standard
Your child is performing above the expected level and demonstrates strong understanding of the curriculum.
⭐ 110–120 = Higher Standard / Greater Depth
A score of 110 or above indicates excellent attainment and a very strong grasp of the subject.
⚠️ 80–99 = Working Towards the Expected Standard
This does not mean a child has failed. It simply indicates that they may need additional support in some areas as they transition to secondary school.
Subjects Assessed:
Children receive scaled scores for:
●Reading
●Mathematics
●Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS)
Writing is assessed by teachers throughout the year and reported separately.
Example
If your child receives:
●Reading: 110
●Maths: 108
●GPS: 111
This indicates that they have achieved above the expected standard, with Reading and GPS demonstrating particularly strong performance.
Important Reminder for Parents
SATs results provide only one snapshot of a child's learning. They do not measure:
🌱Creativity
🌱Kindness
🌱Confidence
🌱Resilience
🌱Problem-solving skills
🌱Talents in sports, music, art, or other areas
Every child develops at their own pace, and these results are just one part of their educational journey.
🌟 Celebrate your child's effort, progress, and achievements, whatever their score may be.
Success is about growth, learning, and confidence, not just numbers.
— EduArt Global Learning CIC ❤️
Year 6 SATs (Key Stage 2 tests) mark the end of primary school in England, assessing pupils in English and maths - but for most families, the key question is what the results mean for starting secondary school.