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Children start school at Foundation level and work through four key stages. At the end of each key stage children are tested to see how well they are doing. (At the end of Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 children sit the SATs, and at the end of Key Stage 4 they sit the GCSEs).
| Age | Stage | School Year | Tests |
| 3-5 | Foundation | Reception | |
| 5-6 | Key Stage 1 | Year 1 | National tests in English and maths |
| 6-7 | Year 2 | ||
| 7-8 | Key stage 2 | Year 3 | National tests in English, maths and science |
| 8-9 | Year 4 | ||
| 9-10 | Year 5 | ||
| 10-11 | Year 6 | ||
| 11-12 | Key stage 3 | Year 7 | National tests in English, maths and science |
| 12-13 | Year 8 | ||
| 13-14 | Year 9 | ||
| 14-15 | Key stage 4 | Year 10 | GCSEs |
| 15-16 | Year 11 |
SATs results are one of several indicators that reflect how well your child is doing. You are entitled to know your child's level every year from year 1 to 9 from your school. At the end of each key stage (years 2, 6, and 9) the levels are awarded mainly by external SATS exams. Levels in years 1, 3, 4, 7 and 8 are awarded based on school assessments. They need to be viewed in the context of school reports and of course your child's potential capabilities. It is also important to remember that different children mature at different rates. One child's C is as good as another child's A, and a child who is below expectation at 11 can rise above expectations at age 14 or later. It is always advised to speak to your child's teacher directly about any concerns and questions you might have.
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As |
Above |
Outstanding |
| End of KS1 level |
1
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2
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3
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4
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| End of KS2 level |
2,3
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4
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5
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6,7
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| End of KS3 level |
4,5
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4,6
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7
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8
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| End of KS4 level |
4,5
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6,7
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8,9
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10
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| Predicted GCSE grade |
G,F,E
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D,C
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B,A
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A*
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© Dorothy
Cooper 2006
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