We highly recommend students log in with Single Sign-On (SSO) instead of a Sparx username and password, as this is more secure and removes the admin and blocker of passwords.
Please see this article for guidance on setting up Single Sign-On at your school:
How students log in to Sparx Maths
If your school uses multiple Sparx Learning products, students use the same login credentials for all products. They can also switch between Sparx systems through the user menu (by clicking on their name).
For new students
For new students
Select your school and click 'Continue'
Click 'New user' underneath the login fields
Follow the steps to create your account:
Enter your name and date of birth
Note down your username
Create a password (minimum 6 characters)
For existing students
For existing students
Select your school
Enter your username and password
Click 'Log in'
Common student login problems and solutions
Incorrect school selected
Incorrect school selected
If students in different schools use the same device to do their Sparx Maths homework (e.g. siblings), the student may be trying to log in to the wrong school
Check that "You are logging into [School Name]" shows the correct school
Click 'Switch school' to change schools if needed
Wrong username or password
Wrong username or password
Usernames are lowercase and don't include accents
Double-barrelled surnames retain hyphens (e.g., jamessmith-jones)
Passwords must be at least 6 characters
Check for typing errors
Account locked
Account locked
Too many failed login attempts will temporarily lock the account
Wait a few minutes before trying again
Ask a teacher to reset your password if needed
Password reset needed
Password reset needed
Click 'Forgotten login details?'
Choose 'Student'
Enter name and date of birth
A teacher will need to approve the reset, which can be done for multiple or individual students
Once approved, set a new password by clicking 'Forgotten login details?' again and entering details
Please note:
If a student logs in successfully after requesting a reset, the reset request will be cancelled
Any teacher can action password resets
Students can still complete previous reset requests even if newer ones exist
Checking login status
Checking login status
You can check a student's login status in Student Manager:
'Never logged in' indicates that the student hasn't activated their account
A date and time indicates that the student has created their account, and the date and time shows when the student last logged in
How teachers log in to Sparx Maths
For new teachers
For new teachers
Make sure you have been added to your school's Sparx Maths site by your Sparx Maths Leader, or anyone in the Maths team
Click on the link in your welcome email and set your password.
Select your school
Enter your email address (as your username) and password
Click 'Log in'
For existing teachers
For existing teachers
Select your school
Enter your email address (as your username) and password
Click 'Log in'
Common teacher login problems and solutions
I have not received my welcome email
I have not received my welcome email
Emails are sent from [email protected] - try searching your inbox for this address
Check your junk folder
Check with IT that this email address is marked as safe so it lets this and future emails through
My welcome email link has expired
My welcome email link has expired
Ask someone with a Sparx Maths login to resend your welcome email from Staff Manager, by ticking your name (and any others) and then pressing the 'Resend welcome emails' button.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if a student says they're entering the correct details but still can't log in?
What should I do if a student says they're entering the correct details but still can't log in?
Ensure they're using the correct school
Check that they're typing their username exactly as shown in Student Manager
Check that their password is correct
If needed, trigger a new password reset while they're with you
Why do students sometimes get locked out of their accounts?
Why do students sometimes get locked out of their accounts?
To protect student data, accounts are temporarily locked after multiple failed login attempts.
This usually resolves automatically after a few minutes, but teachers can trigger a password reset to provide immediate access if needed.
Can I print off student passwords?
Can I print off student passwords?
No, this isn't possible - students set their own Sparx password when they first log in. As Sparx is adaptive, it's essential passwords are not shared in this way to avoid other people logging in and affecting their work.
What should I do if it says the student's account doesn't exist?
What should I do if it says the student's account doesn't exist?
If a student is new to your school or has recently been added to a class:
Check they appear in your Sparx Maths site by searching for their name
Changes in your school's MIS system sync overnight, so new students should appear the next day
Carry out a manual sync to check if they appear
If they don't appear after 24 hours, contact us using the 'Help & Support' option in your Sparx Maths site