Of the 2,028 parents surveyed by YouGov on behalf of the More Than A Score campaign group, just 4 per cent correctly stated that there are tests in five out of seven primary years.
When they were made aware about the number of tests pupils undertake, 73 per cent of respondents said they thought children are under too much pressure because of Government testing. A further 61 per cent agreed there is too much standardised assessment in primary schools.
A total of 44 per cent believed SATs had a negative impact on their child’s well-being and almost one-in-three believe they affected family life negatively.
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