Our impact approach
Action Tutoring is committed to improving the academic outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Explore our recent impact data, and discover how our dedicated volunteers are fundamentally changing the trajectory of young lives across the country.
2024-25 Impact ReportOur impact for the 2024-25 academic year
This year, our commitment to reaching underserved communities, including new delivery in Blackpool, Cumbria, Devon, and Dorset, led us to tutor over 3,700 pupils, with our inspiring volunteer tutors delivering over 20,300 sessions.
The report is ready to read
It is our immense pleasure to share our annual Impact Report for 2024–25, a year that marked a new chapter for Action Tutoring.
What do teachers say?
We work with primary and secondary state schools across England to deliver heavily subsidised, high-quality tutoring for pupils facing disadvantage in Years 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11. Each year, we survey teachers to ensure our service matches our impact – here’s what they had to say in 2024-25 (average survey response):
What I particularly value about Action Tutoring is their adaptability and responsiveness. For example, the maths resources were tailored to better align with our teaching methods, and I was included in discussions about how the charity tracks pupil progress through baseline and progress assessments. Their commitment makes a real difference in the academic development of our pupils.
How we measure our impact
We believe that transparency and evidence are paramount to driving meaningful change. Our approach to measuring impact moves beyond anecdotal success stories to employ a rigorous, data-driven framework that tracks pupil performance against national benchmarks.
Baseline assessments and progress checks
Before tutoring begins, all pupils complete a baseline assessment. We use this data to produce ‘gap reports’ which tell the tutor precisely what subject areas to focus on.
Midway through the programme, pupils sit a progress check to track gains.
Benchmarking against national pass rates for disadvantaged pupils
We rigorously gather SATs and GCSE results every year to ensure our impact is measurable for all our partners.
Pupil surveys and case studies
We gather pupil feedback throughout the year to monitor soft-skill development, ensuring our impact is robust.
In 2025-26, Action Tutoring is proud to partner with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)
The evaluation will use a randomised controlled trial (RCT) design to assess how our innovative approach improves maths attainment and attitudes among pupils facing disadvantage in Years 7, 10, and 11.
“I was really surprised to get a 7. Martin was really good at helping me with things that I was lacking, which helped me push my grades up.
The fact that it’s 1:2 really helps you build a connection and get on with the things that you’re not that great at, and get better at them.”
Elliott from Bramcote College in Nottingham
View our previous Impact Reports
You can find also our Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31st August 2024 here.
