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Key Stage 2Ages 7-11Maths

Free Percentages Worksheets for Key Stage 2

Understanding and calculating percentages. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Calculate any percentage of an amount
Find percentage increase and decrease
Express one quantity as a percentage of another
Use percentages in financial contexts

Sample Percentages Questions for Key Stage 2

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

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Find 20% of 80

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Calculate 15% of £60

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What is 12.5% as a fraction?

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Increase £50 by 20%

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A price drops from £80 to £60. What percentage decrease is this?

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Proportional reasoning
Real-world applications
Financial literacy
Conversions

Real-World Applications

Understanding percentages helps children in everyday situations:

Sales and discounts
Interest rates
Statistics
Grades and scores

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common percentages mistakes:

  • !Forgetting to divide/multiply by 100
  • !Increase/decrease confusion
  • !Finding original amount errors
  • !Fraction conversion

Learning Progression

These percentages skills prepare students for secondary school, where they will encounter more challenging applications and abstract concepts.

Sample Percentages Worksheets

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Percentages Worksheet — KS2 — Beginner

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Percentages Worksheet — KS2 — Intermediate

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Percentages Worksheet — KS2 — Beginner

Key Stage 2 · beginner difficulty

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Activity 1: Understanding Percentages

Read the following statements and decide whether they are true or false. Write 'True' or 'False' in the box provided.

1. 50% is the same as half. ______
2. 25% is one quarter. ______
3. 75% is more than 100%. ______
4. 10% of 100 is 10. ______

Activity 2: Calculating Percentages

Calculate the percentage of each number. Write your answer in the box provided.

1. What is 10% of 50? ______
2. What is 25% of 80? ______
3. What is 50% of 120? ______
4. What is 20% of 150? ______
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Tips for Teaching Percentages

1Teach the 10% trick first (divide by 10)
2Connect to fractions: 50% = 1/2
3Use real adverts and sale signs for context
4Reverse percentage problems need a different method — teach it separately

More Maths Topics for Key Stage 2

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivisionFractionsDecimals

Percentages for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentages topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our percentages worksheets for Key Stage 2 cover all aspects of understanding and calculating percentages as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these percentages worksheets suitable for Key Stage 2?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these percentages worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the percentages worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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