## Save planning time with ready-to-use Year 3 spelling lists

Build strong spelling foundations with this complete collection of Year 3 English Spelling Lists, fully aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum spelling objectives.

What’s included?

This comprehensive Year 3 spelling collection contains carefully organised spelling lists covering the key knowledge pupils are expected to develop during their first year of Key Stage 2.

Support confident spelling development

Year 3 is an important stage in developing secure spelling habits that pupils will build on throughout Key Stage 2.

✓ Learn and retain statutory spelling words

✓ Recognise and apply common spelling rules and patterns

✓ Build confidence using prefixes, suffixes and homophones

✓ Improve spelling accuracy in everyday writing

✓ Develop a wider vocabulary for reading and written communication

Designed for busy Year 3 classrooms

These flexible spelling lists are ideal for:

• Weekly spelling lessons and tests
• Morning work and lesson starters
• Homework activities
• Home learning
• Intervention and catch-up groups
• Independent spelling practice
• Classroom spelling displays
• Revision and assessment preparation

Why teachers choose this resource

Developed by experienced primary English teachers, these spelling lists provide a structured approach to Year 3 spelling while helping reduce teacher workload.

✓ Fully aligned with the KS2 National Curriculum

✓ Designed specifically for Year 3 pupils

✓ Ready to use with minimal preparation

✓ Reinforces statutory spelling words and spelling patterns

✓ Suitable for classroom teaching, homework, revision and intervention

✓ Provides a clear progression throughout the school year

Instead of compiling spelling lists from multiple sources or creating weekly activities yourself, you’ll have one organised resource ready to support pupils throughout Year 3.

Build your complete KS2 spelling collection

Support spelling progression across Key Stage 2 by combining these Year 3 English Spelling Lists with the matching:

Year 3 Maths Spelling Lists

Year 3 Science Spelling Lists

Last updated: July 2026

Coming soon: Matching Maths Vocabulary & Spelling Lists, Science Vocabulary & Spelling Lists, PSHE Vocabulary & Spelling Lists and PE Vocabulary & Spelling Lists for Years 3–6.