Key learning at school from age 5 to 11 years SATS (Standard
Assessment Tests) tests are given at the end of year 2 and year
6. They are used to show your child's progress compared with
other children born in the same month. For KS1, each child is
assessed in reading, writing (including spelling and
handwriting), maths (including number, shape, space and
measurement) and science. For KS2 tests cover the three core
subjects, English, Maths and Science.