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Classroom Secrets vs Teach Starter
Classroom Secrets leads on 0 checks, Teach Starter 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
Classroom Secrets scores higher on our rubric for teacher resource libraries: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
On access model, Classroom Secrets gives you Membership where Teach Starter offers Subscription.
Classroom Secrets is the better fit for UK primary schools needing editable curriculum resources. Teach Starter is the better fit for editable curriculum resources for teachers and schools.
- Classroom Secrets fits best
UK primary schools needing editable curriculum resources
- Teach Starter fits best
Editable curriculum resources for teachers and schools
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Side by side
| Feature | Classroom Secrets 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Teach Starter 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Teacher Resource Libraries | #6 in Teacher Resource Libraries |
| Best for | UK primary schools needing editable curriculum resources | Editable curriculum resources for teachers and schools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | £62.99/user/yr | $6.08/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Classroom Secrets 2/2 · Teach Starter 2/2 | ||
| Editable files | ✓ | ✓ |
| School licensing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Resource formats | PDF, PowerPoint, online lesson slides, worksheets, videos | PDF, Word documents, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Sheets, videos, digital games |
| Grade levels | EYFS, Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6 | Pre-K, Kindergarten, Grades 1–7 |
| Subject coverage | Maths, English, reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling, writing, phonics, science, history, geography, French, German, Spanish, PSHE, religious education, sustainability, morning work | English Language Arts and Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health Education, Fine Arts, Languages Other Than English, Social Emotional Learning |
| Access model | Membership | Subscription |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Teach Starter is a teacher resource library and classroom-tools platform for primary and elementary educators. Its materials cover Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1–7 across English Language Arts and Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social… Read the review → |
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
Teach Starter — where it wins
- Editable resources, Studio customization, and multiple file formats
- Lesson plans, unit plans, videos, games, and classroom tools
- School plans include teacher licences and team management
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan has non-editable resources only
- Free downloads are limited to the free resource collection
- Access is subscription-based and platform support is web-only
- Classroom Secrets8.9/10 · Free plan
A broad, editable resource library for UK primary teaching, with free and school plans.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Teach Starter8.8/10 · Free plan
A broad primary resource library with editable content, digital tools, and school licensing.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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