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40% of Spires’ University Students Achieve First-Class Degrees in 2025

40% of Spires’ University Students Achieve First-Class Degrees in 2025

Spires Online Tutors reports standout 2025 results: 40% of undergraduates achieved first-class degrees and 93% improved by at least one grade.

Adrian Harlow25/09/252 minutes 28, seconds read

LONDON, UK – 18 SEPTEMBER 2025

Spires Online Tutors, the world’s first online tutoring marketplace, has released new survey findings showing transformative outcomes for university students in 2025. The data highlights major gains in grades and skills attributed to expert one-to-one support delivered via Spires’ advanced online classroom.

Academic Achievement at Undergraduate Level

Among students receiving undergraduate tutoring on Spires, the 2025 survey reports:

93% improved by at least one grade
40% secured a first-class degree (compared with 0% on track before tutoring)
Significant progress reported in research, academic writing, and time-management

“These outcomes underline the value of sustained, personalised support throughout higher education. University can be overwhelming, but with the right tutor, students consistently exceed their own expectations.” — Dr Karol Pysniak, CTO & Co-Founder, Spires Online Tutors

Beyond the Grades: Skills for Life

Spires’ approach prioritises measurable academic gains alongside durable study skills that serve students long after graduation.

“Spires’ tutors don’t just prepare students for exams. They help learners develop transferable skills — from independent study habits to advanced critical thinking — that extend well beyond graduation. The best results come when students gain confidence in themselves. It’s not just about moving from a 2.1 to a first — it’s about leaving university with the skills to thrive in whatever comes next.” — Shahid Lakha, Educational Consultant at Spires

Why University Students Choose Spires

Rigorous tutor selection: Only 7% of applicants accepted
Depth of expertise: 1,000+ qualified professionals across 10,000+ subjects & topics
High-tech classroom: Interactive tools, session recordings, resources, scheduling & payments
Proven track record: Multiple National Tutoring Awards wins in 2024 and 2025

About Spires Online Tutors

Spires is an online tutoring marketplace that enables students to find professional tutors, schedule and pay for lessons securely, and learn in a feature-rich virtual classroom with recording and resource sharing. All tutors must have at least two years’ experience, pass interviews, demonstrate online teaching proficiency, and clear enhanced DBS and KYC checks. Payments are fast and automated across major currencies, and every platform feature is designed to streamline the tutoring process so students and tutors can focus on learning.

Founded by Oxbridge graduates, Spires supports learners worldwide across 400+ subject areas — from GCSEs, A-levels and IB through to university (undergraduate & postgraduate), professional certifications, Oxbridge admissions, and English for academic purposes. Spires also supports the wider sector with white-label API access for agencies and independent tutors.

Notes to Editors

Founded: 2016 | Model: Global marketplace connecting students to elite tutors | Coverage: GCSE, A-level/IB, university & postgraduate, professional qualifications.

Learn More or Book a Consultation

To enquire about university-level tutoring or book a consultation, visit spires.co or contact the team below.

spires.co | support@spires.co | +44 (0) 207 846 0126
Spires Online Tutors, 60 Sheffield Terrace, London, W8 7NA, United Kingdom

*Based on Spires Client Survey 2025

Press Contact
Richard Fitzgerald | Head of Group Marketing | support@spires.co | +44 (0) 207 846 0126

Source:
https://pressroom.journolink.com/spires-online-tutors/release/40_of_spires_university_students_achieve_firstclass_degrees_in_2025_16570

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Adrian Harlow

Professor Adrian Harlow is a veteran admissions specialist with over three decades of experience in British higher education. A former Director of Undergraduate Admissions at a leading Russell Group university, Adrian has read tens of thousands of UCAS applications across humanities, social sciences, and professional programmes. He began his academic journey studying English at Durham before completing a master’s in Educational Leadership and later a doctorate examining equity and access in UK university admissions. Across his career, Adrian has served as a lecturer, personal tutor, and panel chair for competitive admissions interviews, giving him a rare, inside-out understanding of how selectors evaluate academic potential, contextual data, and personal statements.Known for his measured, pragmatic communication style, Adrian specialises in demystifying the admissions process for students and families. He explains not only what universities look for, but why—and how applicants can present their strengths with clarity rather than anxiety. At HelpAdmissions.co.uk, he writes comprehensive guides that combine policy accuracy with the supportive insight of someone who has spent a lifetime helping students step confidently into their university futures.