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Purpose
Sparx Maths creates personalised maths homework for students aged 11–16.Read 8 Oct 2026 · sparxmaths.com
Free plan
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Trial
Sparx says schools must agree to subscribe before their trial ends to maintain access, and describes trials as extra-long and full-access, but does not state a trial duration on this page.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.sparxmaths.com
Integrations
Sparx uses Wonde to connect to school MIS systems, and supports Google or Microsoft single sign-on when the school meets setup requirements.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support-new.sparxmaths.com
Security
Sparx says its direct data centres and backups are in the EEA, and application data is encrypted at rest and transmitted using HTTPS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.sparxmaths.com
Accessibility
Built-in accessibility features include image zoom, keyboard navigation, English video captions, and student-selectable colour overlays.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support-new.sparxmaths.com
Company history
Sparx says its founder Mark Dixon began the initiative in 2010, and Sparx Maths launched to all schools in 2018.Read 8 Oct 2026 · sparx-learning.com
Data retention
Sparx says it keeps student and teacher personal data for up to two years after they are no longer active users, after which it anonymises the data for research.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.sparxmaths.com
Online requirement
Because homework adapts to student responses in real time, Sparx Maths homework must be completed online.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support-new.sparxmaths.com
Parent engagement
Parents can use the Parent Portal and receive an email before homework is due.Read 8 Oct 2026 · sparxmaths.com
Personalisation
Teachers select topics taught in class, and Sparx builds questions tailored to each student's current understanding.Read 8 Oct 2026 · sparxmaths.com
Practice support
Each question has a short video tutorial to help students who get stuck.Read 8 Oct 2026 · sparxmaths.com
Pricing and discounts
Prices vary by school size, and the school's subscription page shows its price; Sparx says multi-year subscriptions must be paid in full upfront.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.sparxmaths.com
Subscription limits
Subscriptions cover the whole school; Sparx says it cannot offer a subscription for only one key stage or year group.Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.sparxmaths.com
Teacher tools
Teachers can monitor homework completion and receive weekly insights about students.Read 8 Oct 2026 · sparxmaths.com
Written work
Bookwork checks prompt students to write down questions and their working while completing online homework.Read 8 Oct 2026 · sparxmaths.com

Plans and prices

Whole-school subscription Priced on request Subscription length chosen by the school; price varies by school size and is shown on the school's subscription page. Covers the whole school · no subscription for only one key stage or year group · multi-year subscriptions are paid in full upfront Read 8 Oct 2026 · support.sparxmaths.com

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