Is Atom Learning safe for UK schools?

AI Prefect rates Atom Learning Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type; 3 of 6 key fields not stated) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type; 3 of 6 key fields not stated; Minimum age not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.

Does Atom Learning train on our data?

Not stated. We could not find a published statement from the supplier on whether Atom Learning trains its AI on what users type.

What age is Atom Learning for?

Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.

Is there a safer alternative to Atom Learning?

Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Dr Frost Learning (amber), Times Tables Rock Stars / NumBots (amber).

Atom Learning

Atom Learning · adaptive learning (11+) · Last checked 2026-10-23

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Staff and pupils: AMBER Use with caution

Why amber:

Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type
3 of 6 key fields not stated

How is this rated?

Key facts

Trains on what you type: Not stated
Where data is stored: UK / EU
Minimum age: Not stated
Use case: Adaptive maths practice
Sector: Schools
Research status: Sourced

Safer alternatives

Same main use (Adaptive maths practice) and sector, rated better for the same audience. Alternatives are suggested from our published ratings; check they meet your needs. How alternatives are chosen

Staff and pupils

Dr Frost Learning · Green
Processor, no training on inputs, UK/EU storage or stated transfer safeguards, school DPA available
Times Tables Rock Stars / NumBots · Amber
1 caution point (this tool: 2): Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type

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About the tool

SupplierThe company that makes and runs the tool.: Atom Learning
WebsiteWhere we found the main information about the tool.: https://www.atomlearning.com
CategoryWhat sort of tool it is, for example a chatbot or a lesson-planning helper.: adaptive learning (11+)
Pupil-facingWhether pupils use it directly, or only staff. Pupil use needs extra care.: yes

Your data

Processor or controllerA processor only uses data on your school’s instructions. A controller makes its own decisions about the data, which means your school has less say.: processor for school-uploaded data; controller for parent accounts
Where data is storedWhich country the data is stored in. UK or EU storage is usually simpler for schools.: EEA
Trains AI models on inputsWhether what you type (or upload) may be used to improve the supplier’s AI. “No” is what you want for anything about pupils or staff.: not stated
How long inputs are keptHow long the supplier keeps what you type before deleting it.: not stated

Agreements and contacts

Privacy noticeThe supplier’s privacy notice: their own explanation of what they do with personal data.: https://www.atomlearning.com/privacy
Data processing agreement (DPA)The data processing agreement: the contract that sets out how the supplier must look after your school’s data.: https://space-1.atomlearning.com/docs/school/AS.3%20-%20Atom%20School%20-%20Data%20Processing%20Agreement.pdf
Signs individual DPAs with schoolsWhether the supplier will sign a data agreement with your school specifically, rather than just standard online terms.: not stated
UK GDPR representative / DPOWhether the supplier names a data protection officer or UK representative you can contact about data questions.: not stated

Age and safety

Minimum ageThe youngest age the supplier allows to use the tool. Check this before any pupil uses it.: not stated
Key safety noteAnything else worth knowing, such as admin controls or content filtering.: adaptive (non-generative) AI; pupil data sanitised before internal ML analysis
Research statusHow complete our research on this tool is.: sourced

Sources

atomlearning.comhttps://www.atomlearning.com/gdpr
atomlearning.comhttps://www.atomlearning.com/privacy
atomlearning.comhttps://www.atomlearning.com/blog/what-is-adaptive-learning

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Quick answers

Is Atom Learning safe for UK schools?: AI Prefect rates Atom Learning Amber for staff use (Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type; 3 of 6 key fields not stated) and Amber for pupil use (Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type; 3 of 6 key fields not stated; Minimum age not stated). This is based on the supplier's published documents, last checked 2026-10-23. It is not legal advice; complete your own DPIA.
Does Atom Learning train on our data?: Not stated. We could not find a published statement from the supplier on whether Atom Learning trains its AI on what users type.
Where is Atom Learning data stored?: EEA.
What age is Atom Learning for?: Not stated. The supplier does not publish a minimum age we could find.
Is there a safer alternative to Atom Learning?: Better-rated tools with the same main use and sector: Dr Frost Learning (amber), Times Tables Rock Stars / NumBots (amber).

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