KS2 Maths (Year 6 SATs Preparation)
Designed for Upper KS2 learners, this programme focuses on consolidating prior learning, strengthening exam technique, and building confidence for the end-of-Key Stage 2 SATs. Through structured small group teaching, children develop accuracy, resilience, and the ability to apply mathematical knowledge under exam conditions.
Day: Saturday (Term-time only)
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Preparing for SATs and Beyond
Our Year 6 Mathematics Programme provides focused preparation for Key Stage 2 SATs while ensuring children develop the understanding and confidence needed for a successful transition to secondary school. Rather than teaching to the test alone, the programme strengthens the mathematical knowledge and reasoning skills that underpin long-term success.
Across the academic year, children revisit and consolidate all key areas of the Key Stage 2 curriculum, including number, calculation, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, algebra, geometry, measurement and statistics. Alongside developing fluency, lessons provide regular opportunities to apply learning through reasoning and multi-step problem-solving questions similar to those found in SATs assessments.
As SATs approach, children become increasingly familiar with exam-style questions, effective strategies and time management, helping them approach assessments with confidence. After SATs, the programme continues to reinforce key concepts and introduce mathematical thinking that supports a smooth transition into secondary education.
What Your Child Will Learn
Our Year 6 programme prepares children for success in Key Stage 2 SATs while strengthening the mathematical understanding needed for secondary school. Learning focuses on securing core knowledge, improving arithmetic fluency and developing confidence when tackling reasoning and problem-solving questions.
Key areas include:
• Number and calculation
• Fractions, decimals and percentages
• Ratio and proportion
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Statistics
• SATs reasoning and arithmetic strategies
Example Learning Objectives
Children may learn to:
• Solve multi-step reasoning problems
• Use efficient written and mental calculation methods
• Calculate with fractions, decimals and percentages
• Solve ratio and algebra questions
• Interpret and solve geometry problems
• Improve arithmetic speed and accuracy
• Apply mathematical knowledge confidently in SATs-style questions
What a Typical Session Looks Like
Each session is designed to develop both confidence and exam readiness.
Children will:
• Complete arithmetic fluency practice.
• Review previous learning through retrieval activities.
• Learn new concepts through teacher modelling.
• Apply skills using guided and independent practice.
• Complete reasoning and SATs-style questions.
• Review common misconceptions and discuss effective problem-solving strategies.
As SATs approach, lessons include increasing opportunities to practise timed questions, helping children become familiar with exam expectations while maintaining a calm and supportive learning environment.