Sats26 Sep 2025Year 8 pupils to sit compulsory reading tests under new plansThe government says reading is key, but unions say it could lead to more stress for staff and students.26 Sep 202511 Mar 2025Sats 'not the be all and end all', says headIt comes as a minister refuses to rule whether the primary school tests will be dropped by Labour.11 Mar 20257 Jun 2024School head replaced pupil's exam with photocopyThe former head teacher permitted students to amend their exam answers after the allocated time.7 Jun 202415 May 2024Deputy head 'told pupils about incorrect answers'Peter Hill said the students were under "excessive and unrealistic" pressures, a report states.15 May 202415 May 2024The school cat helping pupils with Sats pressure A post about how Cilla is helping pupils taking Standard Assessment Tests is liked by thousands. 15 May 202411 Jul 2023Reading results fall in Year 6 Sats testsSome parents and teachers said this summer's reading paper was so tough it left children in tears.11 Jul 202318 May 2023Do you have the four reading skills kids need for Sats tests?Now the controversial Year 6 Sats test has been published, does it look fair or impossibly difficult?18 May 202318 May 2023Sats test details revealed after difficulty rowSome teachers and parents said the paper, seen by the BBC before it was published, was too hard.18 May 202316 May 2023Sats tests shouldn't be too hard - schools ministerParents and teachers say last week's Year 6 reading paper was so difficult it left children in tears.16 May 2023...
