Year 6 SATs Maths: Arithmetic: Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

Year 6 SATs Maths: Arithmetic

Practice for the Key Stage 2 national curriculum test taken in Year 6 in England. Every answer is explained in plain English.

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Q1. 4,812 + 3,491 =

A. 8,203
B. 8,303
C. 7,303
D. 8,302

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✓ Answer: B. 8,303

Use column addition. 2+1=3. 10+90=100, so write 0 and carry 1 hundred. 800+400+100=1300, so write 3 and carry 1 thousand. 4000+3000+1000=8000. This gives 8,303.

Q2. 3,819 x 26 =

A. 30,552
B. 99,294
C. 98,294
D. 99,194

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✓ Answer: B. 99,294

First, multiply 3,819 by 6 (= 22,914). Then multiply 3,819 by 20 (= 76,380). Finally, add these two results together to get 99,294.

Q3. 5 1/4 - 2 5/8 =

A. 3 3/8
B. 2 7/8
C. 2 5/8
D. 2 3/8

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✓ Answer: C. 2 5/8

Find a common denominator: 5 2/8 - 2 5/8. You can't subtract 5/8 from 2/8, so exchange one whole from the 5, making it 4 and 10/8. Now it's 4 10/8 - 2 5/8, which is 2 5/8.

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Who has to sit the Year 6 SATs Maths: Arithmetic

Who needs a Year 6 SATs Maths: Arithmetic?

All Year 6 pupils in state primary schools in England. Exemptions are rare for specific needs.

The real Year 6 SATs Maths: Arithmetic: format

How many questions are in the Year 6 SATs Maths: Arithmetic?

The real Year 6 SATs Maths: Arithmetic has 36 questions and lasts 30 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 45 minutes.

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What is the Year 6 SATs Maths: Arithmetic pass rate?

Real exam first-time pass rate: 75% (for overall Maths, 2026). Difficulty: Generally considered the easiest maths paper for marks, but can be tricky; difficulty increases within the paper.

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What is the pass mark for the Year 6 SATs Maths: Arithmetic?

You need 24 out of 40 correct to pass, which is about 60%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

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The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

Are these the real exam questions?

No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Standards and Testing Agency.