Here are the dates for when the National KS2 SATs will take place in May 2027.
Monday 10th May to Thursday 13th May 2027.
Here is the timetable for KS2 SAT week 2027
| Test | Date |
English grammar, punctuation and spelling test Paper 1: short answer questions (45 minutes) Paper 2: spelling (15 minutes) | Monday 10th May |
English reading test Paper 1: Reading comprehension (60 minutes) | Tuesday 11th May |
Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic (30 minutes) Paper 2: reasoning (40 minutes) | Wednesday 12th May |
Mathematics Paper 3: reasoning (40 minutes) | Thursday 13th May |
Reception Baseline Assessment
Schools must complete the reception baseline assessment for each child in the first 6 weeks after the start in reception.
Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Assessment
School must complete the early years foundation stage profile assessment between April and June in reception year.
Phonics Screening Check for Year 1 children
Year 1 children will complete their phonics screening check in the week beginning Monday 14th June 2027.
Phonics Screening Check for Year 2 children
The children did not pass their phonics screening check at the end of Year 1 will complete it in the week beginning Monday 14th June 2027.
Multiplication check for Year 4 children
Year 4 children will complete the multiplication check within the 2 week periods starting Monday 7th June 2027.