Sats results rise on last year but stay below pre-pandemic levels

Pupils in England sit Sats in the summer of Year 6 (PA) - (PA Wire)

The proportion of Year 6 pupils in England who met the expected standard in this year’s Sats exams has risen, but it is still below pre-pandemic levels, official statistics show.

The Key Stage 2 results showed 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined this summer, up from 61% last year.