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KS2 SATs prep that builds genuine confidence

Most parents don't find out their child is behind until results day. AceLearner shows you exactly which topics need work — then gives your child the practice to fix them. No tutor needed.

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Evidence-based
Retrieval practice — the method proven to improve long-term retention.
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Designed with direct feedback from KS2 students for engagement.
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UK aligned
Every question mapped to KS2 National Curriculum and SATs standards.

How it works

A simple, effective loop designed to build confidence and close knowledge gaps before the real exam.

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Child attempts a past paper
Works through questions without immediate feedback, building exam focus and resilience.
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Mandatory review session
Every wrong answer is revisited with a full explanation and a second attempt.
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Parents see the picture
Track which papers need more practice and where genuine gaps lie.
See it in action
Student dashboard
Student dashboard
At-a-glance progress, streak tracking, and quick access to continue where they left off
8 years of past papers
8 years of past papers
Maths Paper 1, 2 & 3 · GPS Paper 1 & 2 · Reading — years 2016 to 2025, all in one place
Exam conditions, question by question
Exam conditions, question by question
Children work through questions without immediate feedback, building exam focus and resilience — just like the real SATs
Results with step-by-step explanations
Results with step-by-step explanations
After the paper, every incorrect answer is revisited with a clear, curriculum-aligned explanation
Parent view — SAT paper history
Parent view — SAT paper history
See every paper your child has attempted, their best scores, and where to focus next
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Year 6
SATs focus, available now
Full KS2 SATs coverage — Maths, Reading and GPS — mapped directly to the UK National Curriculum and official mark schemes.
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Built for busy parents
Set it up once. Children practise independently. You see the results. No lesson planning, no scheduling, no marking.
Questions & answers

KS2 SATs — everything parents ask

From scoring to preparation strategies — the questions that come up most often, answered directly.

When are KS2 SATs?
KS2 SATs take place annually in the second week of May. Papers are spread across four days: GPS on Monday, Reading on Tuesday, Maths Papers 1 and 2 on Wednesday, and Maths Paper 3 on Thursday.
What papers are included in KS2 SATs?
There are six papers across three subjects. Maths: Paper 1 Arithmetic (30 min, 40 marks), Paper 2 Reasoning (40 min, 35 marks), Paper 3 Reasoning (40 min, 35 marks). English Reading: one paper (60 min, 50 marks). GPS: Paper 1 Grammar & Punctuation (45 min, 50 marks) and Paper 2 Spelling (approx 15 min, 20 marks).
How are KS2 SATs scored?
Raw marks are converted to scaled scores ranging from 80 to 120. A scaled score of 100 or more means your child has met the expected standard. A score of 110 or above indicates greater depth. The conversion varies each year to account for differences in paper difficulty.
Do KS2 SATs results affect which secondary school my child attends?
No. Secondary school places in England are allocated based on admissions criteria such as distance from home, catchment area, or sibling links — not SATs scores. SATs results are passed to the secondary school to help them understand your child's starting level.
What is the expected standard in Year 6 SATs?
A scaled score of 100 or above means a child has met the expected standard in that subject. Pupils scoring 110 or above are considered to be working at greater depth. The national average scaled score is typically around 104–106.
What topics come up in KS2 Maths SATs?
Paper 1 (Arithmetic) tests written calculation: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Papers 2 and 3 (Reasoning) test applied maths: ratio, proportion, algebra, measurement, geometry, and statistics. The topics children most commonly struggle with are fractions in unfamiliar contexts, ratio and proportion, multi-step word problems, and algebra.
What is the GPS paper in KS2 SATs?
GPS stands for Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling. Paper 1 tests knowledge of word classes (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, determiners, conjunctions), sentence types, clauses, punctuation, active and passive voice, tenses, and formal register. Paper 2 is a spelling test: a teacher reads 20 sentences aloud and children write the missing word.
How can I help my Year 6 child prepare for SATs at home?
The most effective approaches are: reading together for 10–15 minutes daily (builds vocabulary and comprehension), practising times tables (critical for the Arithmetic paper), doing past papers under timed conditions without help, and reviewing every wrong answer carefully. Consistency over several months matters more than intensive last-minute cramming.
Are KS2 SATs past papers available for free?
Yes. Official papers from 2016 onwards are freely available. AceLearner has digitised 2016–2025 papers for Maths, GPS and Reading — so children can practise online with automatic marking and step-by-step explanations, rather than printing and marking by hand.
How is AceLearner different from other KS2 revision apps?
Most revision apps give instant feedback after each question. AceLearner does not — children complete the whole paper under timed conditions, just like the real SATs. After the paper, every wrong answer is revisited with a full explanation and a second attempt (a mandatory review, not optional). Parents see which specific topics their child got wrong, not just a headline score.
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Year 4–6 Topic Practice

Structured topic-by-topic practice for Years 4–6 is in development — so children can close specific gaps, not just repeat full papers. Join the waitlist to be first to know when it launches.