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Lower Key Stage 2

Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2) is the first two years of Key Stage 2 (KS2), which is the second stage of primary education in England:

Key Stage 2                Lower Key Stage 2 (LKS2)          Upper Key Stage 2 (UKS2)

Years                          Years 3 and 4                          Years 5 and 6

During LKS2, children learn a range of skills and topics, including:

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  • English: Reading books suitable for their age, writing poetry and non-fiction, and understanding structural elements like paragraphs and sentences 

  • Mathematics: Becoming fluent with whole numbers and the four operations, including number facts and place value

  • Cross-curricular topics: Learning about mountains, rivers, and coasts, and how they create and shape the world around them

  • Physical education: Learning how to communicate, collaborate, and compete, and taking part in outdoor activities 

  • Religious education: A mandatory subject for all state-funded schools 

  • Personal, social, and health education (PSHE): Learning how to stay safe and live a healthy lifestyle 

  • Citizenship: Learning about topics like debating, critical thinking, and politics 
     

At the end of KS2, children take national tests (SATs) to assess their progress in English and maths. 

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