Sterling Study's
Monthly Progress Test
Every student sits a monthly progress test. Within minutes, parents receive a detailed PDF report straight to WhatsApp and any gaps are closed before they become a problem.
Most Students Fall Behind Without Anyone Knowing
Schools measure students twice a year at best. Most tutors never measure them at all. By the time a gap shows up in a mock exam, months of progress have already been lost.
Schools test too infrequentlyEnd of term reports cannot catch the small gaps that form week to week.
Tutors offer no measurementThe vast majority of tuition providers never formally test their students. Progress is described in vague terms with no numbers behind it.
Parents are left guessingWithout data, parents cannot tell if their investment is working or which topics need urgent attention.
Identify. Notify. Rectify.
Three steps that turn a monthly test into real, measurable progress, running automatically for every student, every month.
Identify
A tailored test built around what the student has actually been studying. Designed to surface the exact gaps that matter, subject by subject, topic by topic.
Notify
A detailed PDF report sent directly to the parent via WhatsApp within minutes of the test finishing. No portals to log into. No waiting. Just clear, immediate information.
Rectify
The tutor rebuilds the lesson plan around identified weak areas. Where a student is attending consistently but still struggling, we provide free 1-to-1 support to close the gap.
The Monthly Test
Built around each student's actual curriculum. A structured assessment that delivers precise, actionable data every single month.
- ✓Questions aligned to recent sessions
- ✓Subject and topic-level scoring
- ✓Time per section recorded
- ✓Scores tracked over time
The Instant PDF Report
A complete, professionally formatted PDF sent to parents via WhatsApp in minutes. Every question shown. Every answer marked. Total transparency.
- ✓Full PDF via WhatsApp in minutes
- ✓Original questions and student answers
- ✓Correct and incorrect clearly marked
- ✓Available on app and web portal
Free Targeted Support
When the data shows a committed student is still struggling, we act before the parent needs to ask. Gaps are closed, not just noted.
- ✓Lesson plans rebuilt around weak areas
- ✓Free extra 1-to-1 sessions provided
- ✓Weaknesses addressed before exams
- ✓Student re-tested the following month
Not a Score. A Complete Picture.
Most tuition providers give parents a verbal update or a short email. Sterling Study sends a full PDF report straight to WhatsApp with everything a parent actually needs to see, delivered before the car journey home.
Nothing is summarised. Parents see the exact questions their child was asked.
Correct and incorrect responses highlighted side by side with model answers.
See exactly how long your child spent on each topic area.
Clear numerical breakdown with areas of concern highlighted automatically.
Results in Your Phone Before the Car Journey Home
The moment a test is complete, a detailed PDF lands in your WhatsApp. No logging in. No waiting. No new platforms to navigate. Just clear, immediate information where you already are.
Arrives in the app you already have open, within minutes of the test finishing.
Original questions, student answers, time per section and subject scores all in one document.
Full report history and trend graphs available any time from any device.
Your Child's Full Learning Journey in One Place
The Sterling Study portal gives parents a complete view across every month, from the very first session to exam day. Every report stored. Every trend visible. Every decision backed by data.
Every monthly report stored and searchable. Compare scores across the entire year at a glance.
See improvement and dips clearly over time. Numbers and charts, not words.
Subjects and topics needing attention are surfaced automatically, no interpretation required.
Access from any device, any time. Available as a native app and full web portal.
We Step In Before You Have to Ask
When a student is attending consistently but their scores tell a different story, we do not wait for the parent to raise a concern. We identify it, contact you, and act at no extra cost.
Objective data surfaces the gap precisely. No guesswork involved.
If a student is showing up but still struggling, the issue is understanding, not effort.
We call the parent, explain the data clearly, and arrange targeted support straight away.
Progress is confirmed with data. If the gap remains, the process repeats until it is closed.
We called David's parents, explained the data clearly, booked three free 1-to-1 sessions and rebuilt all science lesson plans around the core fundamentals.
More Than Just a Tutor
The monthly progress system is just one part of what makes Sterling Study different. Every element of how we work is designed to give students a genuine advantage.
Led by PhD Neuroscientists from Imperial & UCL
Deep expertise means real explanations, not just methods to copy.
Learn more →Free Assessment and Trial
Every new student starts with a free baseline assessment and trial session before a single lesson plan is written.
Book free trial →Student Portal and App
Track progress, access all reports and view session history. Available on iOS, Android and the web.
Explore portal →Student-Centric Learning & Small Group Teaching
Small class sizes mean every student gets real attention, with no fixed contract.
Our approach →What Our Students and Parents Say
Real results from real families.
"Our daughter had been struggling with verbal reasoning but after just three months with Sterling Study she went from borderline to comfortably passing. She secured a place at Woodford County High and we could not be more relieved. The monthly progress reports made all the difference; we always knew exactly where she stood."
"My son started at Sterling in Year 4 and the improvement in his maths was noticeable within weeks. By the time the 11+ came around he was genuinely confident rather than anxious. He passed first time and is now at Queen Elizabeth's Barnet."
"We tried two other tutoring centres before finding Sterling Study. The difference was immediate. The data-driven approach meant the tutors already knew which topics our daughter needed to work on before each session."
Explore What We Teach
From primary through to A-Level, every Sterling Study course is built around the same system: monthly testing, expert teaching, and full transparency for parents.
11+ Grammar School
Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Monthly tests from day one.
Explore →KS2 SATs
Focused preparation for Year 6 SATs in Maths and English.
Explore →KS3
Strong foundations in Maths, English and Science before GCSE begins.
Explore →GCSE Maths
Full syllabus coverage for AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Every gap closed.
Explore →GCSE English
Structured essay practice, close reading and exam technique.
Explore →GCSE Science
Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Triple and Combined Science both covered.
Explore →A-Level
University-level thinking and exam technique for students aiming for top grades.
Explore →Coding
Practical programming skills from beginner to advanced, taught by scientists.
Explore →Helpful Resources and Guides
Practical advice for parents, revision strategies for students and the thinking behind how we teach.
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