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An affordable alternative to Atom Learning for the 11+

PipPrep gives your child 100,000+ questions across all four 11+ subjects, matched to their target school's exam board, with a step-by-step explanation for every question. Try it free for 7 days, no card needed.

PipPrep makes a competing app, so we're not neutral - we've stuck to what each provider says about itself.

PipPrep and Atom Learning, side by side

Atom Learning is a well-established platform. Here's a fair look at both. Prices and features change, so check each provider's website before you decide.

Feature PipPrep Atom Learning
Price Free plan, or Premium at £19.99/month or £149.99/year Several plans at different prices - see their website
Free to try 7-day free trial, no card needed Free trial available - check their current terms
Questions 100,000+ across verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths and English Large question bank
Matched to your school Practice matched to your target school's exam board (300+ schools) Covers many school formats - check their site for details
Non-verbal reasoning 12,000 picture-based NVR questions in GL and CEM styles Included
Parent dashboard Accuracy by topic and trends Detailed progress tracking
Mock tests Quest-format timed mock for Haberdashers' applicants; printable practice papers Available on some plans - check their site
Creative writing marked with feedback Yes (Premium) Check their site
Exam styles GL Assessment, CEM, CSSE, SET and ISEB Check their site

Where we couldn't confirm a detail about Atom Learning, we've said "check their site" rather than guess. Not affiliated with Atom Learning.

What PipPrep does

Four things that matter for the 11+.

Practice matched to your school

Enter your target school and practice is matched to its exam board - GL Assessment, CEM, CSSE, SET or ISEB - across 300+ grammar and independent schools.

An explanation for every question

Every question comes with a worked, step-by-step explanation, and the parent dashboard shows accuracy by topic and how it's trending.

Creative writing, marked

Creative writing is the hardest part to practise alone. With Premium, each piece is marked with feedback, so your child learns from every attempt.

Picture-based NVR

12,000 non-verbal reasoning questions - odd one out, what comes next, analogies, complete the grid, rotation and reflection - drawn as real pictures.

Which might suit your family

An honest take. Use the free trials and see which one your child actually opens.

PipPrep may suit you if...

  • You want affordable daily practice, with a free plan to fall back on
  • You know which school(s) you're targeting and want practice matched to the exam board
  • You want an explanation after every question, not just a score
  • Creative writing feedback matters for your child's test
  • You want to try it first with no card needed

Atom Learning may suit you if...

  • You want a long-established, data-rich adaptive platform
  • You want its particular mock test and analytics features
  • Its pricing suits your budget

Common questions

What is a good alternative to Atom Learning for 11+ prep?

PipPrep is one option. It has 100,000+ questions across verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths and English, matched to your target school's exam board, with a step-by-step explanation for every question and a parent dashboard. It starts with a 7-day free trial, no card needed, then a free plan or Premium at £19.99/month or £149.99/year.

How much does Atom Learning cost?

Atom Learning offers several plans at different prices, depending on the subjects and features you need. Prices change, so check Atom Learning's own website for current pricing.

Does PipPrep have mock tests?

Families applying to Haberdashers' can take a timed mock built to match the published Quest format. PipPrep also has printable practice papers for sit-down practice at home.

Can I try PipPrep without paying?

Yes. Every account starts with a 7-day free trial, no card needed. After that you can keep using the free plan, which has a daily question limit, or upgrade to Premium for £19.99/month or £149.99/year. The free 11+ readiness check needs no account at all.

Try PipPrep free today

100,000+ questions matched to your target school's exam board, with an explanation after every question. No card needed to start.

Start free at PipPrep

7 days free - then a free plan, or Premium at £19.99/month or £149.99/year