Is 108 a Good SATs Score? Let’s Find Out

Yes, 108 is a good SATs score. It is above the expected standard of 100, above the 2025 national average of around 105 to 106, and shows your child is working confidently above the level expected for their age. It sits just below the greater depth threshold of 110, but it is a genuinely strong, above-average result your child should feel proud of. 

Your child has come home with a SATs score of 108 and you want to know what it means. Here is the honest, simple answer, along with exactly where that score sits on the scale and what it tells you about your child's next steps. 

What does a SATs score of 108 mean?

The Year 6 SATs use a scaled score system that runs from 80 at the lowest to 120 at the highest. A score of 100 is the government's expected standard, meaning a child at 100 is performing at the level expected for a Year 6 pupil nationally.

A SATs score of 108 sits comfortably above that. It means your child has met the expected standard and is performing above the national average, which in 2025 sat at around 105 to 106. A score of 108 places your child in solid above-average territory.

For a full breakdown of how SATs scores work, see our guide to Year 6 SATs scores explained.

Is 108 close to greater depth?

The greater depth threshold for Year 6 SATs is 110. A score of 108 is just two points below that threshold, which means your child is very close to the highest attainment category in Year 6. They are performing at a strong above-average level and are only a small step away from greater depth.

If you want to know the highest possible SATs score, our blog on what is the highest score in SATs Year 6 explains the full scale from 80 to 120.

Does a SATs score of 108 affect secondary school?

SATs scores are not used for secondary school admissions directly. Your child's SATs result does not determine which secondary school they attend. Secondary schools use SATs data to understand a new pupil's starting point when they join Year 7, but it does not influence their school offer.

If your child is aiming for a grammar school, the route is through the 11 plus exam, which is a completely separate test from SATs. A child who scores 108 in SATs may be very well-placed to succeed in the 11 plus, but their SATs score alone does not tell us that. The 11 plus tests specific skills, including Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, that are not covered by SATs at all.

Is a SATs score of 108 good enough for the 11 plus?

This is one of the most common follow-up questions parents ask. The honest answer is that a SATs score does not predict an 11 plus result with any reliability. The 11 plus (11+) tests children against each other in a competitive, timed exam that includes subjects school does not teach. Preparation makes far more difference than any SATs score.

A child scoring 108 in SATs is clearly academically able. With the right preparation, including specific work on Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, they could perform very strongly in the 11 plus. Our 11 plus tuition is designed to build exactly those skills, covering all four subjects tested in the exam in structured sessions with specialist tutors.

If you want to know where your child genuinely stands for the 11 plus, our expert 11 plus tutors offer a free assessment that gives you a clear, honest picture. Download our free 11+ practice papers to get started at home right now, and if the September exam is approaching, our 11 plus intensive courses and 11 plus mocks give your child the structured final preparation they need.

Final thoughts

A SATs score of 108 is a result your child should feel genuinely proud of. It is above the expected standard, above the national average, and shows they are working confidently at a strong Year 6 level. If they were hoping for greater depth, they came close, and that is worth acknowledging too. But whatever the number, a SATs score is one snapshot of one day, not a fixed verdict on your child's ability or their future. Children grow, develop and surprise us. What matters now is what comes next. 

If your child is aiming for a grammar school place, the journey from a solid SATs score to a strong 11 plus result is absolutely achievable with the right preparation behind them. At Pass 11 Plus Grammar, our expert 11 plus tutors are here to help them take that next step with confidence. Get in touch today and let us build a plan that works for your child.