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Head-to-head · Teacher Resource Libraries

Classroom Secrets vs PBS LearningMedia

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Classroom Secrets #5 in Teacher Resource Libraries 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit site
PBS LearningMedia #8 in Teacher Resource Libraries 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit LearningMedia

Classroom Secrets leads on 0 checks, PBS LearningMedia on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClassroom Secrets · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresClassroom Secrets · 2 of 2

Classroom Secrets scores higher on our rubric for teacher resource libraries: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Classroom Secrets is the better fit for UK primary schools needing editable curriculum resources. PBS LearningMedia is the better fit for free video-rich classroom resources.

  • Classroom Secrets fits best

    UK primary schools needing editable curriculum resources

  • PBS LearningMedia fits best

    Free video-rich classroom resources

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Side by side

Feature Classroom Secrets 8.9/10 Visit ↗ PBS LearningMedia 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #5 in Teacher Resource Libraries #8 in Teacher Resource Libraries
Best for UK primary schools needing editable curriculum resources Free video-rich classroom resources
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price £62.99/user/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Classroom Secrets 2/2 · PBS LearningMedia 0/2
Editable files ✓ (best) Not checked yet
School licensing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Resource formats PDF, PowerPoint, online lesson slides, worksheets, videos Not checked yet
Grade levels EYFS, Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 Not checked yet
Subject coverage Maths, English, reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling, writing, phonics, science, history, geography, French, German, Spanish, PSHE, religious education, sustainability, morning work Not checked yet
Access model Membership Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers EYFS to Year 6 across many primary subjects
  • Editable PowerPoints, interactive lessons and printable PDFs
  • School plan includes staff accounts, management and resource sharing
  • Free access to videos, interactives, lesson plans, and primary sources
  • Standards-aligned content spans multiple subjects and grade levels
  • Google Classroom support includes student work and progress monitoring
Cons
  • School pricing is presented as an instant quote on the sign-up page
  • Individual plans are limited to one user
  • Web access only, with no listed desktop or mobile app
  • Video content requires internet access
  • Videos are not downloadable for offline use
  • Classroom integration is centered on Google Classroom
Our verdict

Classroom Secrets is a web-based teaching resource library for educators working with children from Early Years Foundation Stage through Year 6. It combines curriculum-aligned worksheets, printable PDFs, editable PowerPoints, online lesson…

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PBS LearningMedia is a web-based resource library for PreK–12 educators, with free classroom materials from PBS member stations and partners. Its collection includes videos, interactives, lesson plans, teaching tips, primary sources, and…

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  1. Classroom SecretsTeacher Resource Libraries 8.9Free plan
  2. PBS LearningMediaTeacher Resource Libraries 8.6Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Classroom Secrets — where it wins

    • Covers EYFS to Year 6 across many primary subjects
    • Editable PowerPoints, interactive lessons and printable PDFs
    • School plan includes staff accounts, management and resource sharing

    Where it doesn't

    • School pricing is presented as an instant quote on the sign-up page
    • Individual plans are limited to one user
    • Web access only, with no listed desktop or mobile app

  • PBS LearningMedia — where it wins

    • Free access to videos, interactives, lesson plans, and primary sources
    • Standards-aligned content spans multiple subjects and grade levels
    • Google Classroom support includes student work and progress monitoring

    Where it doesn't

    • Video content requires internet access
    • Videos are not downloadable for offline use
    • Classroom integration is centered on Google Classroom

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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