SATs Results 2027: When is Year 6 SATs Results Day?

SATs results day 2027 is Tuesday 6 July 2027. That is the day schools can see the KS2 SATs results online. Parents do not see them that morning. Each school decides how to share them, but you should have your child's results before the end of the summer term. Each child gets a scaled score from 80 to 120, and a score of 100 or more means they met the expected standard. 

Is your child in Year 6 and you cannot wait to find out how they did? Here is everything you need to know about SATs results 2027: the date, how you will hear, what the scores mean, and how to help your child, whatever the numbers say. 

SATs results day 2027: When do the SAT results come out in 2027?

The Standards and Testing Agency, or STA, says schools can view KS2 test results online from Tuesday 6 July 2027. 

Here is the part many parents miss. The results go to the school first, not to you. Your child's school then decides how to share them with families. Most schools send a letter or an end-of-year report.

KS2 SATs result date 2027: Your key dates at a glance

Here are the dates around SATs results 2027, so you know what happens and when.

How will you get your Year 6 SATs results 2027?

There is no website where parents can look up their child's KS2 SATs scores. Instead, the school shares them with you. Here is how it usually works for Year 6 SATs results.

1. Tuesday 6 July 2027: The school sees the results

Headteachers and senior staff log in to an online portal and see the scores for every child who sat the tests.

2. The school checks the results

Teachers look at the scores and the papers. If they think a mark is wrong, the school can ask for a review.

3. You get your child's results

This should happen before the end of the summer term. You will usually get a scaled score for each test, plus teacher judgements for writing and science.

4. The school talks to you about the year

Before the summer holidays, your child's school will talk to you about how they did overall and give you a chance to ask questions.

What happened to SATs results day in 2026?

It helps to know what happened last year, because it shows why dates can sometimes move. In 2026, schools expected their results on Tuesday 7 July. They actually arrived on Thursday 16 July, nine days late.

The Education Secretary told Parliament the delay was caused by problems with the marking company's computer systems. She said it was not because of any worry about the tests or the results. 

KS2 SATs results 2027: Scaled scores explained

For KS2 SATs results 2027, each child gets a raw mark, a scaled score and a note to say whether they met the expected standard. The raw mark is just the number of questions they got right. The STA then turns it into a scaled score between 80 and 120.

Why? Because the tests change every year. One year the paper might be a little harder, and another year a little easier. Scaled scores make things fair, so a score of 100 means the same thing every year.

What do the letters on the results mean?

You may see short codes next to the scores on a results letter. These are the common ones:

• AS means your child achieved the expected standard.

• NS means your child has not yet reached the expected standard.

• A means your child was absent for one or more papers.

• B means your child is working below the standard of the test.

Writing and science are teacher judgements

There are no written tests for English writing or science. Instead, teachers give a judgement based on your child's work across the year. For writing, the three levels are working towards the expected standard, working at the expected standard and working at greater depth. You will get these alongside the test scores.

Can you ask for a review of SATs results 2027?

Sometimes a mark may look wrong. Parents cannot ask for a review themselves, but the school can. Only the headteacher, or a senior teacher they choose, can apply. There are two kinds of review:

• A clerical review checks for simple mistakes, such as marks added up wrongly or a paper matched to the wrong child.

• A marking review checks whether the marking rules were used correctly on a question.

Schools usually look first at children whose scores are just below 100 or 110. If a mark does change, the new result is made official once the review ends, at the end of the summer holidays. The exact review deadline for 2027 will be shared closer to the time, so if you are worried about a score, speak to your child's school.

Do KS2 SATs results affect secondary or grammar school?

This is one of the biggest worries we hear from parents, so here is the simple answer.

• Secondary school: your child's new school can see their results. They use them to plan support for Year 7, and sometimes to help decide which classes or groups a child starts in.

• Grammar school: no, SATs results do not decide grammar school places. Grammar schools use the 11 plus and their own admissions rules.

There is another reason not to worry. SATs results come out in July, but grammar school offers are made much earlier, on National Offer Day in March. So the SATs results cannot change which school your child has been offered.

That said, the SATs and the 11 plus both draw on Key Stage 2 English and maths. So strong basics help with both.

How to help your child before and after SATs results day 2027

Results day should feel calm. Here are five simple ways to help your child before and after it.

1. Keep it low-key before results day

Tell your child that the results will come in July, and that you will be proud of them whatever the numbers say. This takes a lot of the worry away.

2. Read the results together

When the letter arrives, start with the good news. Look at what went well before you talk about anything that was tricky.

3. Look for gaps, not just scores

A number alone does not tell the whole story. Ask your child's teacher which kinds of questions lost marks. That shows you exactly where to give a little extra help.

4. Get friendly expert support

Some children just need a little extra help to feel sure of themselves. Our Year 6 SATs tuition helps children build reading, grammar and maths skills, one calm step at a time. If your child is heading to Year 7 and has lost confidence in one subject, this can really help.

5. Start early with younger children

Have a child in Year 5? Starting early makes SATs week much calmer. If you would like tutoring close to home, our SATs tuition in Birmingham can help. Our tutors focus on understanding, not just tricks.

Tips for talking about SATs results with your child

However the results turn out, how you talk about them matters. Here are some easy ideas.

• Praise the effort: say, "I saw how hard you worked this year, and I am proud of you."

• Do not compare: every child grows at a different speed, so try not to compare with friends or cousins.

• Be honest and kind: if a score is lower than hoped, say it is just one picture of one week.

• Plan a treat: a family trip or a favourite meal gives your child something happy to look forward to.

• Look ahead: remind them that Year 7 is a fresh start, with new teachers who want to help.

Final thoughts

SATs results day 2027 is Tuesday 6 July 2027. That is the day schools can see the KS2 SATs results, and parents should hear before the end of the summer term. Add the date to your calendar, and remember that your child's school will tell you if anything changes.

Most of all, remember that your child is more than a test score. With kind words, steady practice and the right support, they can face results day and Year 7 with a smile. At Pass 11 Plus Grammar, we are always here to help along the way. Get in touch with us today.