• Urban Academy 205 pupils in Wakefield
• Ofsted rating: Good
• FSM: 4%

Review rating:

Average rating across all Discovery Espresso reviews: 3.7/5

How well does it match the curriculum?

Brilliantly: There is more content (eg support / extension activities) than we expected

Children are motivated by the clear, colourful content.

How well does it support adaptation for different groups of pupils?

Brilliantly: There is a wide enough range of resources to provide a good range of options for all pupils

Differentiated content.

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

Brilliantly: Pupils love using and are excited when they know they are going to do so

Colourful and lively.

How well supported is it by any included formative assessments?

Well: We could (or do) use it for monitoring individual pupil progress

Questions and activities related to the curriculum.

How well does it support planning?

Well: It’s fairly self-contained and can be used with minimal preparation

Can be used with the whole class or individuals.

How well does it support home use / independent learning?

Well: Pupils could be expected to use this at home or independently, with a minimum amount of support or additional resources

Useful during lockdown.

How would you rate it for value for money compared to similar resources?

Well: It’s worth the money and effort to introduce – more so than many similar resources I’ve seen

Good value due to wide range of content.

Would you recommend it to a colleague in a similar school to yours? 9/11

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