KS2 Test Results - A Guide for Parents

At Rimrose Hope we view assessment as a very important tool for benchmarking the starting point of a child’s education and to track progress and attainment.

We follow government guidelines and advice when describing pupil progress. We use the following statements:

• Working at the expected level of attainment for his/her age
• Working below the expected level of attainment
• Working above the expected level of attainment

End of Key Stage 2 SAT’s tests:

At the end of KS2 (Year 6) pupils will undertake SATs tests that reflect the curriculum which has been taught. The outcome of the tests will give children a scaled score. Their raw score – the actual number of marks they accrue – will be translated into a scaled score this helps to allow for differences in the difficulty of the tests from year to year so that pupils’ results can be compared accurately. You will be told your child’s raw score, scaled score and whether they have reached the national standard for that subject.

What is a scaled score?
Each child is given a scaled score as a number. This is based on his/her raw score – the number of marks he/she receives in a test.
Children may achieve a score of:

• Below 100, meaning they have not achieved the ‘expected standard’
• 100, meaning that they have reached the ‘expected standard
• Above 100, meaning that they have exceeded the ‘expected standard’

For children in year 6 (KS2) they range from 80 to 120.
A child who reaches the expected standard (100 or above) is considered to be ready for the next stage of his or her education.

Why use scaled scores?

Scaled scores help test results to be reported consistently from one year to the next. For example, if two children achieve the same scaled scores in different tests in different years, they will have the same level of attainment.

How will results be reported in year 6?

Most children in year 6 will have taken tests in maths, reading, and grammar, punctuation and spelling. Your child’s end-of-year report will include their scaled score and clear confirmation as to whether they have met the national standard. 

FAQs

Should I be worried if my child does not meet the expected standard?

There is no reason to worry. The tests are designed to help identify where children may need extra support as early as possible. Your child will also receive teacher assessment results which help to give a broader picture of how well they are doing. If you have any concerns, please speak to your child’s teacher.

If you have any questions about changes to KS1 and KS2 assessments and what they mean for your child, please do not hesitate to contact Miss McMinn or Mrs Edwards via the school office (0151 288-6508).

When Will Children be assessed:

Alongside continuous teacher assessments termly, there are national assessments as follows:

• Reception EYFS (Baseline on entry and on exit)
• The Phonics Screening Check in Year 1
• Year 4 Multiplication Table Check
• The end of KS2 SATs in Year 6 (typically the 2nd week in May)