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This research explored UK home-education. From 312 home-educators' questionnaire returns, 35 families, each with a child aged 4, were interviewed at the beginning and end of a ten month period and their children assessed using 'Performance-Indicators in Primary Schools' (PIPS). Baseline data indicated 64% of the children scored over 75%. Nationally, 5.1% scored over 75%. Although the children’s progress over the period was less than their school counterparts, this was offset by their high baseline scores. The children, from mixed socio-economic backgrounds, demonstrated high ability levels and good social skills. Parental attention was plentiful, as was a flexible educational approach.