How KS2 SATs are Scored


Raw Scores


Definition: The raw score is your child's marks in each test. Each subject test has a different maximum mark.


Calculation: Raw scores are calculated by tallying the correct answers in each test. For example, if a maths test has 50 questions and your child answers 45 correctly, their raw score is 45.


Scaled Scores


Purpose: Scaled scores ensure consistency in the difficulty of the tests year after year. They allow performance comparisons across different test administrations.


Conversion: Raw scores are converted to scaled scores using a standardised table provided by the Department for Education. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120, with 100 being the expected standard.
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Interpreting Scaled Scores:


🐾 Below 90: Indicates the child is working below the expected standard.

🐾 100: Indicates the child is working at the expected standard.

🐾 Above 100: Indicates the child is working above the expected standard.


Subject Scores


🐾 Mathematics: Assesses arithmetic and reasoning skills.

🐾 Reading: Tests comprehension and understanding of various texts.

🐾 Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling (GPS): Evaluates English grammar, punctuation, and spelling knowledge.


Teacher Assessments


Complementing Test Scores: Teacher assessments provide additional insights into your child’s performance in subjects not covered by the tests, such as writing and science.


Holistic View: These assessments consider a range of evidence collected throughout the year, including classwork, projects, and other assignments.

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