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Atom learning - what scores are expected for top grammars

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user198434798 · 08/01/2021 12:00

Got a month of atom learning to prepare DS who is in Y5 for some of the very selective grammar schools. He seems to enjoy the platform and there are a lot of mock exams he can do from lots of different schools which is very useful.

I know the atom webpage has some guidance on what sort of SAS scores kids need for some of the top schools (117+ for Henrietta Barret or QE for boys), but I wanted to know how accurate that is. These scores seem a little low given that I've heard how super competitive these schools are. So, has anyone used Atom and can comment on what sort of SAS scores you think are needed to get into the top grammars (we're in London).

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embarassedmum2017 · 08/01/2021 13:41

Hi
We used Atom and my DS was getting scores in the 130-140 range closer to the exam. We used it for about 5 months and he started at around the 120+ mark and steadily improved.

He passed QE Boys, Kent, Bexley(top 180), Medway and first stage St Olaves. He also wrote ISEB and got an interview with one of the 2 schools we applied to. We haven't heard from the other school.
That is our experience but it does depend on the child. Atom was useful for ISEB as my DS is in a state primary so not used to the testing method. I cancelled our subscription as soon as we finished with ISEB and prepared him for written exams using other materials.

Happyfour · 08/01/2021 13:01

Sorry I should add...it really depends on your child on the day...

Happyfour · 08/01/2021 12:58

Hi
We used atom, my DC was consistently scoring around 125-130+ In the ISEB mocks and past papers and didn’t get through any of the super grammars or top independents.

I’m not sure what you should be aiming for unfortunately :(