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A year of learning on Atom: 2024 in review

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December 1, 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, we're excited to share how the Atom Learning community has been thriving this year. From answering millions of questions to conquering learning milestones, it’s been a remarkable year of growth, discovery, and success.

Here’s a look at the incredible achievements of our users, both at home and in schools, over the past year!

A Year of Learning on Atom 2024 infographic

Learning milestones achieved in 2024

  • 140,000 children were learning with Atom in 2024
  • Together, Atom Home users answered over 72 million questions, showcasing dedication and curiosity.
  • 665,000+ mock tests were completed on Atom Home, helping children prepare confidently for exams.
  • Atom Home users completed 4.7 million learning islands and 1.3 million extra practices, reinforcing knowledge and building skills.
  • Learners spent a staggering 1 million hours engaging with Atom Home content — that’s over 114 years of collective learning time!

Maths leads the way

Unsurprisingly, maths topped the charts as the most popular subject to learn. Whether mastering times tables or tackling algebra, children across the country made huge strides in building their numeracy skills on Atom.

Gamified learning: motivation with Ato’s Shop

Atom’s gamified approach to learning continued to delight children in 2024:

  • Over 47.6 million coins were earned by users as rewards for their hard work.
  • Learners spent those coins on more than 180,000 items from Ato’s shop, making education fun and rewarding!

Supporting schools nationwide

This year, we’ve strengthened our partnerships with schools across the UK:

  • 61 grammar schools joined forces with us to make education more accessible and effective.
  • Over 900 schools are now using Atom School – our completely free platform for classroom learning.
  • More than 125 schools are using Atom’s entrance tests to streamline their admissions processes.

Looking ahead to 2025

2024 was all about empowering learners and supporting teachers. As we step into 2025, our mission remains the same: to help every child achieve their potential, whether they’re preparing for school entrance exams, building confidence in the classroom, or simply exploring new topics. Plus, there's some exciting new features we can't wait to reveal...

We’re incredibly proud of what our users have accomplished this year and can’t wait to see what’s next. Thank you to every child, parent, and teacher who made 2024 an unforgettable year of learning on Atom.

Here’s to another year of learning, discovery and success in 2025!

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