Academic Assessments

Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) – YEAR 4

The multiplication tables check (MTC) is statutory for all year 4 pupils registered at state-funded maintained schools, special schools or academies, including free schools, in England.

The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether pupils can recall their times tables fluently, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will help schools to identify pupils who have not yet mastered their times tables, so that additional support can be provided.

This check is carried out In June. 

Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) – YEAR 6

These tests, alongside teacher assessment of English writing and science, are used to measure school performance and to make sure individual pupils have the support that they need as they move into secondary school.

We have set out some information below, however, if you have any questions about academic assessments at the school please contact admin@chilmarkfonthillbishop.wilts.sch.uk and we will direct your query accordingly.

Year 6 SATs Information for parents and children

When are they?

Your child will take their KS2 SATs in Year 6, during May.

An example of the week can be seen below: 

The tests take place over four days.

How is it assessed?

The children are assessed in two ways - Teacher Assessment and SATs tests. Please note there is no test for writing and science - your child’s attainment is based upon teacher assessment only.

Teacher Assessment

Teacher assessment draws together everything the teacher knows about a child, including normal class lessons, observations, marked work and school assessments.

Teacher assessment is not a ‘snapshot’, like tests, and is therefore more reliable.

Due to the above, there can be a difference between teacher assessment results and test levels.

We will assess their writing composition, so your child’s result for English writing will be a judgement of their work across year 6. Your child's grammar, punctuation and spelling skills will be assessed as part of their writing, but their creativity and writing style will also be evaluated.

The assessment of writing is through teacher assessment, your child’s writing throughout the year will be assessed against national standard targets.

Science is also reported through teacher assessment.

SATs tests

SATs will be taken in Maths, Reading and SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) under formal exam conditions. Each exam is strictly timed.