KS2 SATs reading practice
The KS2 reading test asks children to read several texts and answer questions on them, mostly by finding evidence in the text. Short, regular practice with explained answers works better than one big cram.
What the KS2 reading test looks at
Children read fiction, non-fiction and sometimes poetry, then answer questions that test retrieving facts, working out what words mean, summarising, and making inferences with evidence. A scaled score of 100 means the expected standard. Our KS2 SATs explained article covers the format in plain English, and you should always check the government's current guidance for the details.
A simple routine for Years 5 and 6
- Little and often: two or three short sessions a week.
- Always ask "how do you know?" and have your child point to the line that proves their answer.
- Look at the wrong answers. Understanding why an answer was wrong is where most of the learning happens.
- Mix the question types. Retrieval, vocabulary, inference and summary all come up.
Free printable practice
Our free reading worksheets for UK Years 3 to 6 each have a passage, questions and an answer key. You mark them yourself. There is no sign-up.
Online practice that explains every answer
In the LiteracyLab AI app, a child reads a passage written for their year and answers questions in several styles: multiple choice, true, false or not given, "which line proves it", putting events in order, matching words to meanings and filling a gap. After submitting, each answer is explained, with the line from the passage that shows it. On Premium, Years 3 and above also get a short written question marked by the AI.
What it does not do
LiteracyLab AI is not a SATs paper and does not give a SATs score. The passages are our own, written for each year. Use them alongside your child's school work, not instead of it.
Common questions
Are these real SATs papers?
No. The passages and questions are our own, written for each year. Past papers are published by the government.
Is it free?
The worksheets are free to print with no sign-up. The app has a Free plan with 3 pieces a month and needs no card.
What year is it for?
Reading practice is available across the primary years, with free worksheets for Years 3 to 6.
Try reading practice free
LiteracyLab AI reads a child's own writing and gives specific feedback: what worked, one thing to try next, and a corrected version, matched to their year and curriculum. The Free plan includes 3 pieces a month and needs no card.
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