Atom Home students more than twice as likely to succeed at 11+: here's how they did it!
By Atom | Nov 6, 2025, 2:19 PM
October marks a big step in many families' 11+ journey with exam results released. According to our 11+ results survey, 77% of Atom Home users achieved an eligible score for their top-choice school - a fantastic result!
The estimated national pass rate for 11+ is around 30%, meaning Atom Home users are more than twice as likely to get the score they need. With over 100,000 children taking the 11+, we’re thrilled to help so many families get one step closer to securing their child's place in their first-choice school.
Behind the numbers are children building confidence one step at a time, and families turning pressure into progress. So, we’ve asked parents to share their stories to celebrate success and help you navigate the 11+ too.
Find out what worked for them and get inspired for your own 11+ journey.
“The mock tests on Atom were a great help”
With Atom Home, you get unlimited mock tests and resources built from real GL, ISEB and CAT4 papers. This means your child gets a realistic experience, practising questions that mirror the format, timing and style of the exam.
But don’t just take our word for it, here’s how parents just like you made the most of the resources:
“The mock tests on Atom were a great help. Our child achieved a standardised score of 259 on the West Midlands Grammar School test and is looking very likely to gain a place at our first-choice school. Thank you.” Shazia, survey respondent
“I am a qualified teacher and I searched for multiple resources to help us with a very specific entrance test... Don’t hesitate to buy. Atom is awesome.” Victoria, Trustpilot
From stress to structure, with Atom’s personalised exam plan
Many parents commented that Atom’s personalised exam plans were key to helping their child get exam-ready. By creating a tailored learning plan, Atom reinforces their strengths, targets weaker areas, and keeps their learning on track.
Plus, you can select your target school so you can be confident your child is working on the right skills for their test.
Here’s what Atom parents had to say:
“Atom helped my daughter to familiarise herself with a wide variety of questions, identify weak areas and focus by practising these areas. She could see her own progress and feel confident in it.” Tarang, survey respondent
“Hunter scored 136 on his 11+. I cannot praise Atom enough for preparing him with personalised support.” Emma, survey respondent
Everything great tutors offer, and more!
We know many parents will be weighing up if they should get a tutor. Whether it’s a cost concern or a time issue, Atom parents find that we’ve got the right tools to support their child’s 11+ success.
Here’s what they had to say:
“Four weeks on Atom was as valuable as nine months with a tutor.” Joella, Trustpilot
“Atom makes tutoring stress-free and flexible. Our child could learn at their own pace, see progress, and successfully pass their chosen grammar school - perfect for a busy household like ours!” Sarah, Trustpilot
“My son enjoyed the tests and the island challenges. It gave him structure to practice, and the Zoom lessons were extremely useful.” Sara, survey respondent
With detailed progress tracking, personalised learning journeys and a platform designed to be engaging, Atom Home has everything a great tutor does and more.
And finally… there was one common theme
Looking at our survey results and reviews, one common theme emerges: parents wish they’d tried Atom sooner!
“I wish I'd heard of Atom Learning sooner. Will definitely use it again for my son when his time comes.” Kelly, survey respondent
“I was very impressed with the programme. Have recommended it to children in the year below. Wish I’d found it before.” Angela, survey respondent
“This is the real deal for 11+. I wish I knew the value much earlier.” Festus, Trustpilot
As parents start preparing for the 2026 11+ exams, now is a great time to get ahead with Atom Home.
Take control of their 11+ prep
For just one monthly subscription, Exam Prep Plus subscribers get:
Personalised learning plans outlining which topics to focus on each week for your target schools
100,000+ interactive questions in English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Unlimited online mock tests and unlimited downloadable paper tests
Intelligent tracking with detailed data on your child’s progress
Expert support with live lessons and webinars
89% of Atom users get into their top-choice school. See why families love using Atom – get started with your personalised learning plan today.