Maths arithmetic
Calculation fluency across whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
Official papers or interactive mocks
KS2 SATs papers, clearly organised.
Download official SATs papers and mark schemes for written practice, or take an interactive Beat SATs mock test online with built-in marking.
- Official KS2 papers
- Mark schemes
- Online mock tests
Official paper library
Choose the paper pupils will meet.
Open the official question paper and matching mark scheme, then use shorter topic practice between full-paper attempts.
Maths reasoning 1
Apply mathematical knowledge across varied problem contexts.
Maths reasoning 2
A second reasoning paper covering the breadth of KS2 maths.
English reading
Read the booklet, manage time and answer comprehension questions.
Grammar & punctuation
Apply technical language knowledge accurately and efficiently.
Spelling
Rehearse the separate spelling test and review common patterns.
Quality over quantity
A past paper is a checkpoint, not the whole journey.
Repeated full tests can measure the same gaps without giving pupils enough time to improve them. Use the result to choose what happens next.
- Begin untimed if exam pressure is getting in the way of useful practice.
- Mark with the scheme and group mistakes by topic.
- Use focused maths or English questions during the following days.
- Return to another paper only after pupils have had time to learn.
Set one purpose
Choose timing, stamina or a subject-specific baseline.
Keep conditions calm
Build familiarity without making every practice attempt high stakes.
Look beyond the score
Find the topics, methods and reading habits behind lost marks.
Plan focused practice
Turn the paper into a short, achievable revision plan.
Between papers
Turn results into useful action.
Choose two priorities
Pick the mistakes that repeat or the skills that unlock several questions.
Practise little and often
Use short sessions so pupils can learn without the fatigue of another paper.
Check the improvement
Try a fresh paper later and compare the methods as well as the score.
Choose official paper practice or an online mock.
Use printable papers for the authentic format, or an interactive mock when built-in marking is more useful.