KS2 SATs practice for Year 6
Looking for SAT or SATs homework help? In England, SATs usually means the Year 6 national tests, not the US college SAT. Homework Magic gives children short reading, grammar and maths practice so SATs week feels familiar, not scary. This is part of KS2 homework, and it is separate from 11+ preparation.
What SAT and SATs mean on this site
Parents often type SAT or SATs when they want Year 6 test practice. KS2 SATs check English reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling, and mathematics. They are different from grammar-school 11+ mock exams.
For grown-ups: use short SAT practice alongside school learning. Official past papers and dates live on GOV.UK. Homework Magic is extra homework for kids, not a replacement for the teacher.
How Year 6 SAT homework help works
- Choose Year 6 Maths or English.
- Pick a topic the child is learning in class.
- Try a short set of questions and read the friendly feedback.
- Come back another day to a tricky skill, rather than doing a huge paper in one sitting.
SATs and 11+ are separate
Some Year 6 children also sit an 11+. Keep the two calm: SATs follow the primary curriculum; a free 11+ diagnostic is available on the mock-exam page. Read how the 11+ differs from KS2 SATs if you are unsure which to practise.
SATs questions
What are KS2 SATs?
They are Year 6 national curriculum tests in England covering reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling, and maths. Searching for SAT homework usually means this, not the US SAT.
When do Year 6 SATs happen?
They usually take place in May of Year 6. Check the current DfE timetable.
Is SAT homework the same as 11+ practice?
No. Use this page and KS2 homework for SATs skills. Use the 11+ practice and mock exam pages for grammar-school entrance tests.