Spires Online Tutors, the UK’s leading online tutoring marketplace, has announced record-breaking outcomes for GCSE and A-level students in 2025. According to its annual Client Feedback Survey, learners working with Spires achieved results far above national averages.
At GCSE level, 97% of tutored students improved their grades, with an average uplift of 2.4 grades. More than three-quarters (78%) achieved grades 7–9, and over half (53%) secured a grade 8 or 9 — a significant jump from the 67% who began at grades 4–6.
At A-level, 93% of tutored students improved their results, with 61% achieving an A or A*. This is twice the national average, confirming Spires’ position at the forefront of academic tutoring.
“These results show the power of expert, personalised support in helping students unlock their full potential,” said Karol Pysniak, CTO and Co-Founder of Spires. “By combining world-class tutors with technology designed to enhance learning, we’re giving young people the tools to excel.”
Shahid Lakha, Educational Consultant at Spires, added: “Our tutors don’t just prepare students for exams — they build lasting skills and confidence. That’s why the improvements we’re seeing are so consistent year after year.”
Setting the Benchmark in School-Level Tutoring
Spires’ elite network of more than 1,000 professional tutors supports students across over 400 subjects. Its marketplace model ensures that only the most qualified tutors are selected, with an acceptance rate of just 7%. All tutors undergo enhanced DBS and KYC checks and bring a minimum of two years’ classroom or professional experience.
Lessons are delivered online using Spires’ interactive BitPaper whiteboard, with recordings available for revision. Students and families consistently rate the platform highly, with an average Trustpilot score of 4.7/5 across more than 1,000 reviews.
Recognised Industry Impact
Spires’ success has been recognised at the highest level. The company was named ‘Technology Tools for Tuition’ winner at the National Tutoring Awards in 2024 and 2025, and also awarded ‘Tuition Partner of the Year’ in 2024.
