Start With the Truth.
Free Assessment + Trial Class.
Before a single lesson plan is written, we test your child. A detailed report tells you exactly where they stand and your free trial class shows you exactly how we teach. No pressure. No contract. Just clarity.
Guessing Gets You Nowhere. Data Does.
Most tutors start a new student and begin teaching without ever measuring where the gaps actually are. That means weeks of sessions that may be covering the wrong ground. We do it differently.
Every child starts from a different baselineTwo Year 8 students in the same school can be years apart in actual ability. Without measuring, you cannot know which one yours is.
Time pressure and knowledge gaps are different problemsA student who knows the material but panics under time pressure needs a completely different intervention from one with genuine gaps. We tell you which.
Benchmarking reveals where your child really standsKnowing your child scored 65% is not enough. Knowing that 65% is two grade boundaries below the expected level for their age makes it actionable.
The right tuition group from day oneOur assessment results are used immediately to place your child in the group where they will progress fastest, not just the nearest available slot.
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Strong in Maths and English. Non-Verbal Reasoning is the primary gap most predictive of 11+ performance. Spatial patterns and word analogies need focused attention before exam season.
Three Layers of Insight. One PDF. Delivered in Minutes.
The Sterling Study assessment report goes far beyond a percentage score. It gives parents three dimensions of data that together paint a complete picture of where their child actually is.
Marks Per Subject, Not Just a Total
A single overall score tells you almost nothing. Our report breaks performance down subject by subject, showing exactly which areas are strong, which are borderline, and which need immediate attention.
Time Spent Per Subject
Insight: 36% of total time spent on VR despite it being worth 25% of marks. This is a pacing and strategy issue, not a knowledge gap.
Struggling With Time or With Knowledge?
These are two completely different problems requiring two completely different solutions. A student who knows the material but spends too long on hard questions will fail not because of lack of understanding, but because of poor time management.
Our time analysis tells you precisely which it is, so we never waste a session teaching content your child already knows.
Is 68% Good? It Depends on the Benchmark.
Without context, a score is just a number. We compare every student's results against the performance levels expected for their year group, the entry requirements for their target school, and the typical range we see across students of the same age.
Compared against the National Curriculum attainment targets for the child's age.
For 11+ and selective school students, scores are benchmarked against typical entry score requirements.
How the child compares to other students of the same age and year group in our programme.
The dial shows where your child sits relative to the expected level for their age and target school.
A Class Matched to Your Child's Level.
Not Just the Next Slot.
The assessment data is used immediately. We place your child in the right online group session for their year, ability, and the subjects that need the most attention. Then we invite them to try it completely free, no decision required.
From First Contact to First Session
Here is exactly what happens when you get in touch. No vague promises. No pushy sales calls. Just a clear, straightforward process.
You Get in Touch
Fill in the form below or give us a call. We will contact you within two hours, usually much faster. No hold music, no call centres. You will speak to someone who actually works with students.
Free Assessment is Booked
We arrange a convenient date for your child to sit their free assessment online. The test is tailored to their year group and takes around 45 minutes, completed from home at a time that suits you.
Report Delivered to Your Phone
Within minutes of the assessment finishing, a full PDF report lands in your WhatsApp. Subject scores. Every question. Your child's answers. Time per section. Benchmark comparison. Everything, in plain English.
Trial Class Matched and Booked
Using the assessment data, we identify the right online group session for your child and invite them to join for free. Small group. Expert tutor. A proper lesson, not a taster session.
Monthly Progress Tracking Begins
If you choose to continue, and only if you choose, your child joins the Sterling Study monthly testing cycle. Every month, a new test. Every month, a new report to your WhatsApp. Every month, a lesson plan built around the data. Progress becomes visible, measurable and accountable from day one.
More Than Just a Tutor
The free assessment and trial is just the beginning. Every element of how Sterling Study works is designed to give students a genuine, measurable advantage.
Monthly Progress Tests
Every student sits a monthly test. Within minutes, parents receive a detailed PDF report straight to WhatsApp. Gaps are caught and closed before they become a problem.
Led by PhD Scientists
Our 2 co-founders hold PhDs in Neuroscience and Genetics from Imperial College London and UCL. Deep subject expertise means real explanations, not just methods to memorise.
Small Group Teaching
Maximum 6 students per online class. Every student gets real attention. Teaching adapts to the class's pace based on test and homework data every single month.
Student App & Portal
Every report stored. Every score tracked. Every trend visible. Available on iOS, Android and the web so parents always know exactly where their child stands.
WhatsApp & SMS Updates
Automated WhatsApp and SMS notifications keep parents informed after every test and session. No logging in. No chasing. Information comes to you.
Free 1-to-1 Doubt Sessions
When data shows a committed student is still struggling, we book free 1-to-1 catch-up sessions automatically. Gaps are closed, not just noted.
No Fixed Contracts
No lock-in. No minimum term. You stay because it works, not because you have to. Cancel or pause at any time with no penalty and no awkward conversations.
Data-Driven Lesson Plans
Teaching adapts every month based on class-wide test and homework data. Every session is built around what the data says students actually need, not a fixed syllabus.
What Parents Say After the Assessment
Families who came in for a free assessment and stayed because the data made it obvious.
"The assessment report genuinely surprised me. I had no idea my daughter was spending nearly twice as long on verbal reasoning as everything else. The tutor explained that this was a pacing issue rather than a knowledge gap and restructured her entire lesson plan around it. Within six weeks her VR scores had improved by 18 percentage points."
"We booked the free assessment expecting a generic test. What we got back was the most detailed breakdown of my son's academic strengths and weaknesses I have ever seen, more informative than his school reports. The trial class was equally impressive. He asked to come back the following week, which told us everything we needed to know."
"I was sceptical about free trials, usually they are just a sales pitch in disguise. Sterling Study's trial was a proper lesson. The tutor spotted within 20 minutes that my daughter was confusing two similar grammar rules and corrected it on the spot. I signed her up at the end of the session. Her English grade has gone from a 4 to a 7."
Helpful Reading for Parents
Making sense of assessments, progress data and how to support your child through online tuition.
What to Look for in Your Child's Assessment Report
A parent's guide to reading the three layers of data in a Sterling Study assessment and knowing what to prioritise first.
Read article →Time Pressure vs Knowledge Gaps: Why the Distinction Matters
The most common mistake parents and tutors make is treating every low score the same. Here is why the cause matters as much as the score.
Read article →What to Expect in Your Child's First Online Session
What a well-structured trial lesson should look like, and the green and red flags to watch for when choosing an online tuition provider.
Read article →Explore What We Teach
From primary through to A-Level, every Sterling Study course is built around monthly testing, expert teaching, and complete transparency for parents.
11+ Grammar School Preparation
Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning covered in full. Monthly tests benchmark your child against real entry thresholds.
Explore course →KS2 SATs Preparation
Structured preparation for KS2 national tests in Maths and English. Regular assessments track progress against expected levels.
Explore course →KS3 Tuition
Build strong foundations before GCSEs begin. We close gaps in Maths, English and Science before they become exam problems.
Explore course →GCSE Maths
From Number to Algebra, Geometry to Statistics. Monthly test data tells us exactly which topics need urgent attention each month.
Explore course →GCSE English Language
Reading comprehension, creative writing and language analysis tracked against AQA and Edexcel mark schemes every month.
Explore course →GCSE Science
Biology, Chemistry and Physics covered by PhD scientists. Monthly tests identify which of the three sciences needs the most attention.
Explore course →A-Level Tuition
University-level subject expertise from PhD scientists. Structured support for Maths, Sciences and more across all major exam boards.
Explore course →Coding
From Scratch to Python, we teach computational thinking and real programming skills. Structured projects build confidence and portfolio-ready work.
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