Keep your child exam-fit between the 11+ and GCSE

What you get

• KS3 maths and English practice — Questions built around the curriculum your child is taught in Years 7, 8 and 9 — the foundations GCSE courses assume. Covers number, algebra, geometry, statistics, reading, writing and grammar.
• A light, steady rhythm — not a revision grind — FocusPlan decides what to practise next so your child just opens the app and keeps the habit alive. Short daily sessions are designed for the quieter years — not a revision sprint, not a chore.
• A parent dashboard that spots drift early — See strengths and gaps by topic through the quiet years — so nothing surprises you when GCSE prep starts. The dashboard tracks mastery over time, not just last session's score.
• One profile, every stage — Because one profile spans every stage, the engine that knew your child at 10 still knows them at 13 — their strengths and gaps carry forward instead of starting from scratch when you need it most.

Subjects covered

KS3 Maths

• Number, including negative numbers and indices
• Algebra — expressions, equations and sequences
• Ratio, proportion and rates of change
• Geometry — angles, area, volume and transformations
• Probability and statistics
• Problem solving and reasoning

KS3 English

• Reading comprehension — fiction and non-fiction
• Grammar and punctuation
• Vocabulary — meaning in context
• Writing skills — narrative, descriptive, transactional
• Spelling

How it works

1. Set up or carry over your child's profile — If your child prepared with us for the 11+ or KS2 SATs, their profile carries straight into KS3 — no setup needed. Starting fresh? Tell us their year group (7, 8 or 9) and the engine runs a quick placement to find their level.
2. The engine picks up where they left off — FocusPlan maps every question answered across all stages. For returning children, it knows exactly which topics are strong, which need maintenance, and which have drifted since Year 6. For new children, it builds that picture over the first few sessions.
3. Short daily sessions that hold the line — KS3 is about maintenance, not cramming. Sessions are short — designed to keep skills fresh without burning your child out on revision before the years when it really matters. The parent dashboard shows you the trend over time.
4. A smooth handoff to GCSE when the time comes — As your child moves into Year 10, the engine transitions their profile into the GCSE stage. Because it has been tracking them through KS3, GCSE prep starts from evidence — not a blank page.

Finished the 11+ or SATs? Keep the momentum.

If your child prepared with us for the 11+ or KS2 SATs, the same profile carries straight into KS3 — everything the engine learned about them keeps working. New here? You can start at any stage.

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Frequently asked questions

Which year groups is Frettle KS3 designed for?

Years 7, 8 and 9. The difficulty and curriculum scope adapt automatically to the year group — Year 7 bridges from primary into secondary, Year 9 starts to overlap with early GCSE topics.

Why bother with exam prep in Years 7-9 when GCSEs are years away?

KS3 isn't about cramming — it's about not losing ground. Years 7-9 are when good habits quietly slip after the intensity of the 11+ or SATs. The children who do best at GCSE are often the ones who kept practising steadily through the middle years, not the ones who started from scratch in Year 10. Frettle KS3 keeps that habit alive with short, low-pressure sessions.

How does the adaptive engine work at KS3?

The FocusPlan adaptive engine tracks every question across every stage. At KS3 it works out which topics are secure, which are fading, and which are new to Years 7-9. It then serves questions to maintain the strong areas and rebuild anything that has drifted — not a fixed syllabus, but a personalised maintenance plan.

Is it true the engine already knows my child from their 11+ or SATs preparation?

Yes — if they prepared with us for the 11+ or KS2 SATs. One profile spans every stage, so the engine that knew them at 10 still knows them at 13. Strengths, gaps and learning patterns all carry forward. Families starting fresh at KS3 get the same adaptive engine, building the same picture from scratch.

How much does it cost, and is there a free trial?

GrammarPrep starts at under 66p a day on an annual plan — a typical £40 one-hour tutor session costs as much as 60 days of GrammarPrep. Every new account gets a 7-day free trial, no card required. We'll email you on day 5 so you can decide before anything is charged. Every paid plan also includes a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Is it too early to start thinking about GCSEs in Year 7?

It's definitely not the right time to start formal GCSE revision — and we don't try to make it that. What KS3 practice does is build the mathematical fluency and English skills that GCSE courses assume you already have. Children who arrive in Year 10 with shaky foundations spend much of Year 10 patching them while also learning new content. KS3 practice prevents that problem.

Can my child start at KS3 even if they didn't use GrammarPrep for the 11+ or SATs?

Absolutely. You can start at any stage. For new KS3 children, FocusPlan runs a placement assessment over the first few sessions — there's no formal test, it adapts in real time as your child answers. Within a few sessions it has a clear picture of where they are.

How is KS3 practice different from just doing school homework?

School homework follows the class syllabus at the class pace. FocusPlan works at your child's individual pace — faster through the things they already know, slower through the things they don't, and looping back to concepts that have faded. The parent dashboard gives you a topic-by-topic view that school reports rarely do.

Start the 7-day free trial today — no card required

From under 66p a day on an annual plan. A typical £40 tutoring session costs as much as 60 days of GrammarPrep. 14-day money-back guarantee on every paid plan.

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