KS1
KS1 English past papers
The DfE publishes the old KS1 tests, with mark schemes, for free. They are optional for schools now, so use them as extra practice.
DfE (KS1 optional tests and phonics check)
The Department for Education publishes the optional KS1 tests (maths, reading, grammar and spelling) and the Year 1 phonics screening check, with mark schemes.
How to find the right paper
- Find out which assessment body and which specification or test your school uses. Ask your teacher or check your entry details.
- Open the page above and look for English.
- Start with the most recent full papers, then use the mark scheme to mark yourself.
- Come back here for notes, worksheets and quizzes on any topic you lost marks on.