• Urban Academy 625 pupils in Milton Keynes
• Ofsted rating: Outstanding
• FSM: 34.9%

Review rating:

Average rating across all Purple Mash reviews: 4.2/5

How well does it match the curriculum?

Well: It covers the curriculum as well as we expected

There is a good range of reading material for all ages.

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

Well: A large majority of resources are suitably differentiated for pupils

The range means all levels can be differentiated for.

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

Well: Pupils generally enjoy using it and tend to welcome doing so

The range keeps them engaged however a broader range of comprehension activities would be helpful.

How well supported is it by any included formative assessments?

Reasonably: There is some formative assessment included, but its usefulness is a bit limited

How well does it support planning?

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

Simple to incorporate.

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

Providing students have internet access it is very helpful.

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

The variety and flexibility mean it is good value.

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

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