Atom Learning Alternatives
Atom Learning is the option to beat if you want adaptive 11+ software: it gives account-based practice, weekly plans and mock tests, with subscriptions checked on 30 August 2026 at GBP 39.99 to GBP 69.99 per month depending on the course. If you are looking elsewhere because the subscription is too much, the screen format is not right, or you want paper practice beside it, start with Bond for a structured book route and Revision Library for free printable 11+ packs with answers.
This comparison is published by Revision Library, and Revision Library appears on the list below.
How this list was made
The order below starts from the parent problem Atom usually solves: choosing the next task, marking it, and keeping practice regular. Bond appears first because a family leaving adaptive software often needs a clear replacement structure; Revision Library sits second because it is stronger for free printable practice than for automatic marking or personalisation. The 11+ coverage and Atom pricing used here were checked on 30 August 2026, with Revision Library's own 11+ packs reviewed again on 17 September 2026.
At a glance
| Site | Best for | Price | Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond 11+ | Best for structured 11+ practice books | Free, with a paid tier | Free to browse; account for some tools |
| Revision Library | Best for free printable 11+ practice across all four papers | Everything is free | No account |
| CGP | Best for revision guides alongside practice papers | Paid | No account |
| Eleven Plus Exams | Best for regional exam-format information | Free, with a paid tier | No account |
| The 11 Plus Guide | Best for first-time 11+ planning guidance | Free | No account |
| Tes (Teaching Resources marketplace) | Best for teacher-shared resources across many subjects | Free, with a paid tier | Free to browse; account for some tools |
The full comparison
Bond 11+
Best for structured 11+ practice booksBond 11+ is a long-established 11+ preparation publisher, best known for its graded practice books across maths, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning. A free practice area exists on its site alongside a paid online platform for personalised preparation, including ISEB-style questions.
Bond 11+ is the clearest non-software replacement when the parent still wants a planned route through the four papers. A book series cannot adapt after every answer, but it gives a visible sequence, less screen time and a calmer weekly rhythm.
Revision Library
Best for free printable 11+ practice across all four papersRevision Library is the practical paper layer to use instead of, or alongside, an adaptive subscription. The 11+ shelves are split into maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, with printable packs and answers rather than an account-based course.
That makes it useful when a parent wants to see the working, mark a paper at the table, or repeat one question type without waiting for software to choose the next lesson. The honest limit is that it will not adjust the difficulty automatically or produce the kind of progress dashboard that makes Atom attractive in the first place.
Use the 11+ practice area when you want to keep the routine online, then print from the library when the child needs a quieter paper session. For recall between papers, the 11+ flashcards can cover quick vocabulary and method prompts without turning every session into a full mock.
Coverage is not even across every strand. Maths, English and verbal reasoning are substantial, while non-verbal reasoning is still a small shelf, so families using NVR heavily should pair it with another source rather than pretending one free library covers the whole job.
Use free 11+ packs →CGP
Best for revision guides alongside practice papersCGP is a UK educational publisher producing revision guides and practice books across the curriculum, including 11+ preparation titles.
CGP suits families who want explanations and practice papers in print rather than a personalised platform. It is a paid book route, so the value is in edited guidance and a finishable set of material.
Eleven Plus Exams
Best for regional exam-format informationEleven Plus Exams is an 11+ information site covering regional exam formats, with free practice papers alongside a larger paid area.
Eleven Plus Exams is useful before replacing Atom, because the local format matters more than the brand of resource. Its regional guidance and free papers help a parent check what the child actually needs to practise.
The 11 Plus Guide
Best for first-time 11+ planning guidanceThe 11 Plus Guide is a free, independent 11+ information site for parents, with free practice papers across all four strands, regional exam-format guidance, school information and a parents' forum.
The 11 Plus Guide is a parent-friendly way to understand the process before paying for another tool. It is especially helpful when the family is still working out timelines, formats and vocabulary.
Tes (Teaching Resources marketplace)
Best for teacher-shared resources across many subjectsTes Teaching Resources is a marketplace of resources uploaded by individual teachers, spanning early years to secondary and special needs, rather than a single curated corpus. Free and paid resources are listed side by side.
Tes is worth searching when you need a particular worksheet style or teacher-made activity. Because it is a marketplace, check the resource carefully before relying on it for a specific 11+ format.
In the numbers
Free printable 11+ packs by paper type
- 11+ Maths
- 218
- 11+ English
- 106
- 11+ Verbal Reasoning
- 104
- 11+ Non-verbal Reasoning
- 13
How to choose
If Atom worked because it chose the next task and marked quickly, replace that function first. A book series gives order, an online platform gives feedback, and a free printable library gives practice, but those are not the same job.
If cost is the main reason for leaving, try one week of parent-led practice before buying a different subscription. Print a maths pack, an English pack and a verbal reasoning pack from the Revision Library library, mark them, then decide whether the child needs more questions, clearer teaching or automatic tracking.
If screen fatigue is the issue, move the heavier sessions onto paper and keep online work short. A pattern like printed practice, corrections, then quick flashcards from the 11+ flashcards is often easier to sustain than another full platform session.
If the target school also points towards 13+ preparation later, keep the two stages separate. The 13+ library and 13+ Common Entrance resource guide are useful next steps, but they should not blur the immediate 11+ plan.
Frequently asked questions
What should I use if Atom Learning feels too expensive?+
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Is non-verbal reasoning covered as strongly as maths and English?+
Revision Library resources in this article
Every link below appears in the article above. All of it is free to download, with a full mark scheme.
- verbal reasoning/library/eleven-plus-vr
- non-verbal reasoning/library/eleven-plus-nvr
- 11+ practice area/app/eleven-plus
- 11+ flashcards/app/eleven-plus/flashcards
- Revision Library library/library
- 13+ library/library/thirteen-plus
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Use free 11+ packs.
Every worksheet is free to download, with a full mark scheme and no card or account.