Spires Highly Commended For Tuition Partner Of The Year At The National Tutoring Awards 2026

We are delighted to announce that Spires has been Highly Commended in the “Tuition Partner of the Year” category at the National Tutoring Awards 2026, organised by The Tutors’ Association.

Held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on 3 July, the National Tutoring Awards brought together more than 400 education professionals to celebrate the organisations and individuals making a meaningful difference across the tutoring profession.

Following a record number of entries, winners and highly commended organisations were selected by an independent panel of judges based on excellence, innovation, professionalism and educational impact.

Driving Innovation in Online Tutoring

Since launching in 2016, Spires has continually invested in technology that automates the entire tutoring journey for students and tutors alike. Today, our platform combines:

An intelligent tutor-matching system that quickly connects students with the tutors best suited to their academic needs.
An award-winning virtual classroom that facilitates interactive lessons through live video, a collaborative whiteboard and lesson recordings.
An all-in-one platform that streamlines scheduling, payments and communication, creating a seamless experience from start to finish.

Together, these innovations have helped make high-quality tutoring more accessible for students while giving tutors the tools to deliver exceptional learning experiences online.

A Word from our CEO

“When we launched Spires, our goal was to use technology to remove barriers to high-quality tutoring. From our intelligent tutor-matching system to our virtual classroom, every innovation has been designed to help students access the support they need and give tutors the tools to thrive. We’re proud of how far we’ve come and even more excited about what’s ahead.”

– Dr Leo Evans, Co-Founder and CEO, The Profs Group

Delivering Outstanding Student Outcomes

Exceptional outcomes have always been at the heart of everything we do. According to respondents to our 2025 Client Feedback Survey:

93% of students improved by at least one grade.
97% of GCSE students improved by an average of 2.4 grades.
78% of GCSE students achieved grades 7–9.
93% of A-level students improved their grades.
40% of undergraduate students achieved a First-Class degree after tutoring, despite none being on track to do so before starting tuition.

These outcomes reflect our commitment to combining exceptional teaching with innovative educational technology to help every student reach their full potential.

Building on a Strong Track Record

The National Tutoring Awards have recognised Spires’ commitment to innovation for several years. After previously winning Technology Tools for Tuition in both 2024 and 2025 and being shortlisted in two categories in 2026, this latest Highly Commended recognition further reinforces our position as one of the UK’s leading online tutoring platforms.

As online education continues to evolve, we remain focused on investing in our platform, supporting our tutors and expanding access to world-class education for students across more than 120 countries.

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