Petition · past parliament

Force MPs to sit the 2016 KS2 SATS. Expel any failing to meet expected standard

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

The current government have introduced new Key Stage 2 SATS tests for primary school children. The standard has been set so high that teachers think that only 20% will reach even the expected level.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The UK Government and Parliament do not have the power to force MPs to sit the 2016 key stage 2 SATS.

Timeline

29 Mar 2016 Petition opened for signatures
1 Apr 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 1 Apr 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.