KS2 SATs in 2026
Same three-paper structure; minor question-style updates over recent years.
KS2 SATs maths remains a three-paper test in May. Recent updates include a small reweighting toward reasoning over arithmetic, and clearer mark-scheme guidance on method marks. Science sampling tests reintroduced from 2024.
Worked examples
2024 onwards: methodology marks more explicit in mark schemes.
Reasoning paper question count steady at ~20 per paper.
2026 papers: same time allocations and total marks.
Frequently asked questions
New topics?
No new content for 2026. Styling tweaks year-to-year.
Past papers available?
Yes — gov.uk publishes 2016-2024 KS2 SATs papers free for revision.