KS2 SATs Preparation
Adaptive practice for the three KS2 SATs papers — Maths, Reading, and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. Curriculum-aligned diagnostics, per-pupil revision targeting, and teacher dashboards built for UK primary schools.
What's covered
Maths Paper 1 — Arithmetic
Column methods, long multiplication, long division, fractions of amounts, percentages, decimals — the operations the Arithmetic paper rewards.
Maths Papers 2 & 3 — Reasoning
Multi-step word problems, ratio, algebra, geometry, statistics — interpreting language, choosing the right operation, justifying answers.
Practice on NorthstarReading paper
Retrieval, inference, vocabulary in context, evidence, structure and authors' craft — across three age-appropriate KS2 passages.
SPaG paper
Punctuation, word classes, clauses, verbs, tenses, sentence-types — the strands the SATs English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling paper covers.
Spelling test
Year-3-and-4 and Year-5-and-6 statutory spelling lists, common homophones, prefix and suffix rules.
Mock papers & per-pupil revision
Diagnostics map directly to revision sessions per strand per pupil — Northstar picks the right next thing without the teacher hand-curating.
Frequently asked questions
Is Northstar designed for KS2 SATs?
Yes. Every adaptive session is sampled from the National Curriculum content domains the SATs assess, in the same item structure and with the same command words the SATs use. The result: 'ready for SATs' isn't a separate revision track — it's what daily practice has already been building.
When should Year 6 pupils start SATs preparation?
Most schools begin focused SATs revision after the October half-term and intensify after Easter. Northstar's adaptive engine surfaces gaps year-round; the structured SATs revision mode brings everything together in the spring term.
Does Northstar generate mock papers?
Yes. A Year 6 mock session pulls items proportional to the SATs strand weights and adjusts difficulty around the pupil's current level. Teachers can also assign specific weak strands as targeted homework.
What does the teacher dashboard show for SATs prep?
Per-pupil, per-strand confidence (Secure / Developing / Needs attention), recent assignment impact and a 'recommended next session' for every learner. No spreadsheets — the teacher sees what to do next.
Is Northstar suitable for parents preparing children for SATs at home?
Yes. Parents see the same weekly progress reports as teachers and can launch revision sessions for any strand. The platform never punishes mistakes — Northy keeps the tone calm even when a pupil is struggling.