Parents and carers of Year 6 children
SATs dates 2027: KS2 test week and timetable
The 2027 KS2 tests in England are scheduled from Monday 10 May to Thursday 13 May 2027. The official timetable now confirms which papers take place each day.
Use the table below to check the dates, then follow any arrangements sent by your child’s school. The linked revision guide and planner can help you choose practice topics.
The day-by-day timetable
The Standards and Testing Agency published this day-by-day timetable on 1 September 2026.
| Day | Papers |
|---|---|
| Monday 10 May 2027 | Grammar, punctuation and spelling: paper 1 (questions) and paper 2 (spelling) |
| Tuesday 11 May 2027 | English reading |
| Wednesday 12 May 2027 | Maths paper 1 (arithmetic) and paper 2 (reasoning) |
| Thursday 13 May 2027 | Maths paper 3 (reasoning) |
If your child misses a test, contact the school. The 2027 parent guidance says a missed test may be taken up to five school days later, but the school must obtain approval for a timetable variation.
Our Year 6 SATs revision guide and arithmetic practice page offer places to start.
What about Year 2 (KS1) in 2027?
KS1 SATs are optional. Schools that choose to use the optional tests are advised to run them during May 2027, but there is no national KS1 test week and no requirement to sit them. Our separate page on KS1 SATs in 2027 explains the current position and what replaced the old statutory tests.
SATs dates 2028
The published 2028 timetable gives Monday 8 May to Thursday 11 May 2028 for the KS2 tests. Check the government page for updates before making plans.
Sources, verification and updates
Sources: primary assessment dates and 2027 KS2 information for parents. Checked on 9 October 2026.
- Updated 9 October 2026: the daily paper order is confirmed; the results date is 6 July 2027.
- Check the linked official pages and your school’s messages for later changes.
Frequently asked questions
Are the SATs dates 2027 confirmed?
Yes. The official timetable confirms the test week and the daily paper order shown above.
When do the 2027 SATs results come out?
Schools can access results from Tuesday 6 July 2027. They decide how to share them with families, who should receive them by the end of the summer term. See our SATs results guide.
What if my child cannot take a test?
Ask the school about your child’s circumstances. The parent guidance explains that some pupils are assessed differently or do not take the tests. A missed test and a decision not to enter a pupil have different arrangements.
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