Take the stress out of exam prep

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Everything your child needs for their exam.




of Atom kids received an offer to their first-choice school in 2025.
Exam Prep
Start preparation for independent school exams. Mock tests not included.
Suitable from Year 3 onwards.
Exam Prep Plus
Complete preparation for independent school exams, with unlimited mock tests.
Suitable from Year 3 onwards.
Exam Prep
Start preparing for 11+ grammar and private school exams.
Exam Prep Plus
Boost preparation for 11+ grammar and private school exams.
Free independent school exam resources to help you get started
How to choose the right independent school
11+ verbal reasoning guide
Non-verbal reasoning: exam tips
Guide to senior school interviews
Applying to UK schools from abroad
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes – Atom is built on the Key Stage 2 national curriculum in England. We cover English, maths and science for Years 3–6 (ages 7–11).
We also teach verbal and non-verbal reasoning in line with the major exam boards. Reasoning isn’t usually taught in primary schools, so Atom guides your child through everything they need to learn, step by step.
Yes! Our Exam Prep packages are designed to help your child excel in both grammar and private school exams: just tell us what schools you're applying to when you start your trial. They include verbal and non-verbal reasoning, plus mock tests - ideal for preparing for the 11 plus and selective school entrance exams.
Take a look at our guide to the 11 plus to find out more.
We've mirrored everything – the curriculum, question types, timing and scoring. We want to help you and your child have an exam day with no surprises! If they practise mock tests on Atom, they'll know exactly what to expect.
Atom recommends the most accurate tests for your target schools' exams. For example, if your target school's exam is taken on a computer, Atom will recommend tailored online mock tests. If your target school's exam is taken on paper, Atom provides downloadable practice papers.
All online and downloadable tests on Atom are unlimited. This means that your child can take the same exam for the same school as many times as they like, and they'll see different questions every time.
We recommend 30-minute sessions on Atom, totalling around 2 hours a week. Spread your child's exam prep out across the week. Atom lets your child learn whenever and wherever suits your family.
No – we've designed Atom to be fun and easy for your child to use on their own. Helpsheets and videos support them to build new knowledge and get confident with independent learning. You can check their progress from your Parent Portal.
As well as fun things like coins to collect and worlds to explore, our algorithm is hard at work behind the scenes. Atom continually adapts in difficulty to fit your child's learning style and pace. This keeps them challenged – without demotivating them.
No one else blends adaptive learning, teacher-written content and expert advice in one package! We're here to support you over LiveChat, phone or email. Tune in to parent webinars for insider insights on exam prep and school admissions.
