Free KS2 SATs Practice Games
At the end of primary school in England, Year 6 children sit Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests (SATs) in maths, reading, and grammar, punctuation and spelling. In Year 4 there is also a quick online multiplication tables check. These free games help children practise each skill in short, fun rounds.
Quick facts
- Who sits it
- Year 6 children in England (the multiplication tables check is in Year 4)
- When
- KS2 tests are in May of Year 6. The multiplication tables check is in June of Year 4.
- Official information
- GOV.UK: Key stage 2 tests
- KS2 tests: English grammar, punctuation and spelling; English reading; and maths (an arithmetic paper and two reasoning papers).
- The Year 4 multiplication tables check is an online check of times tables up to 12 × 12.
- Writing is assessed by teachers rather than with a test.
⏱️ New: timed tests. Most games below have a Timed test button: 15 questions in 10 minutes with answers revealed at the end, just like the real thing. Use it once your child is confident in practice mode.
Maths: arithmetic
Fast, accurate calculation with all four operations.
Maths: reasoning
Fractions, decimals, percentages, measures, shapes and data.
Convert, compare and order fractions, decimals and percentages.
Choose the best unit and convert between units.
Find the area and perimeter of rectangles and L-shapes.
Name, estimate and calculate angles.
Read pictographs, bar graphs and tally charts.
Count coins and notes, and work out change.
Grammar, punctuation and spelling
Word classes, punctuation marks and spelling patterns.
Spot nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
End marks, capital letters, commas and apostrophes.
Look, cover and spell words from memory.
Choose the right homophone to finish each sentence.
Add prefixes and suffixes to build new words and spell them correctly.
Reading
Retrieval, inference and vocabulary.
Multiplication tables check (Year 4)
Quick recall of every times table up to 12 × 12.
Tips for parents
- For arithmetic, accuracy first, then speed. The Speed Maths game is great once facts are secure.
- Learn grammar terms (noun, adverb, conjunction) with examples, not just definitions.
- For the multiplication check, aim for instant recall of every fact up to 12 × 12.
- Keep SATs in perspective: they measure school progress, not a child’s worth.
Guides for parents
Frequently asked questions
What is in the KS2 SATs?
Tests in English grammar, punctuation and spelling, English reading, and maths (one arithmetic paper and two reasoning papers).
What is the multiplication tables check?
A short online check in Year 4 of times tables up to 12 × 12.
Are these official SATs questions?
No. They are original practice questions written by Success Tutoring. Official practice materials are on GOV.UK.
Original practice by Success Tutoring. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by the Standards and Testing Agency or the Department for Education. Test names are used only to describe what the practice covers. Formats can change, so always check the official website for the latest details.
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