Compare Primary Science Assessment Materials & Tests
Whether for KS1 or KS2, below is a comparison of science test and assessment packages. As many science schemes will come with assessment materials, this list is for stand-alone assessment packages. There are a variety of approaches here so please check each provider. Assessment packages like these can be used for SAT preparation, end of topic tests or gap analysis.
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Also see: Whole School Science Schemes
KS2 Science 10 Minute Tests
CGP
Years 3 - 6
One-off Purchase
This book of 10-minute tests is ideal for breaking Science down into manageable chunks! It contains pre-topic questions to check pupils' knowledge, and short tests on every topic of the KS2 Science curriculum. We've also included a mixed-topic test for the end of the year to help identify which areas pupils remember and which may need revisiting
Pupil Books (including answers): Year 3 · Year 4 · Year 5 · Year 6
Progress Test in Science
GL Assessment
Years 3 - 6
Annual Subscription
The Progress Test in Science (PTS) assessments enable you to accurately measure how your school and your pupils are performing – pupil by pupil, class by class and year by year. The easy-to-use tests assess pupils’ scientific knowledge, helping you to understand current levels of attainment and identify any gaps in learning at both an individual and cohort level [read more].
Progress and Assess Science
Pearson
Years 1 - 6Â
Subscription/One-off Purchase
Progress and Assess is a robust toolkit for tracking children’s attainment and progress in Maths, Reading and Science. Embedded in our ActiveLearn Primary programmes, or available to purchase separately, Progress & Assess provides you with a clear picture of where each child is performing against Age‑Related Expectations.
Science Scaled Score Progress Tests
HeadStart Primary
Years 1 - 6
One-off Purchase
This series is designed to track attainment and progress in science across the whole school as well as in each year group. Questions are clearly linked to objectives from the National Curriculum, thus enabling effective gap analysis [read more].