SATs performance is measured according to the age of your child and is shown in the table below.

For instance, if your 11 year old child achieves level 4 by the end of year 6 she is performing at the level expected of an average child her age.

A child achieving level 5 is working at a high level, and only one percent achieve level 6, so that score would deserve a massive congratulation!

If your 7 year old child achieves level 2 by the end of year 2 he is performing at the level expected of an average child his age.

To add more detail sub-levels are also given for example 2a, 2b and 2c.

• 2a: Your child is at the top of the level, working towards Level 3.
• 2b: Your child is working comfortably within the level.
• 2c: Your child has started to work within the level.

Clearly there is a massive difference between a child in year 2 who has a summer birthday and one who has a winter birthday. The use of the term average child for her age should be understood within the reference of average age.

The level thresholds vary from year to year, but for 2013 tests the mark ranges for each of the tests was as follows;