Twinkl vs Classroom Secrets

Twinkl9.2Visit Classroom Secrets8.9Visit

Higher score Twinkl #2 in Teacher Resource Libraries 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Twinkl

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Classroom Secrets #5 in Teacher Resource Libraries 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit site

• Twinkl fits best

  Broad editable resources for schools

• Classroom Secrets fits best

  UK primary schools needing editable curriculum resources

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Side by side

Feature	Twinkl 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Classroom Secrets 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Teacher Resource Libraries	#5 in Teacher Resource Libraries
Best for	Broad editable resources for schools	UK primary schools needing editable curriculum resources
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	£62.99/user/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Twinkl 2/2 · Classroom Secrets 2/2
Editable files	✓	✓
School licensing	✓	✓
Specs
Resource formats	worksheets, activity sheets, presentations, PowerPoints, ebooks, interactive activities, games, posters, flashcards, templates, display materials	PDF, PowerPoint, online lesson slides, worksheets, videos
Grade levels	early years, prekindergarten, kindergarten, grades 1-8, secondary, ages 5-11	EYFS, Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Subject coverage	math, science, English language arts, social studies, art and design, computing, design and technology, geography, history, languages, music, physical education, religious education, PSHE	Maths, English, reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling, writing, phonics, science, history, geography, French, German, Spanish, PSHE, religious education, sustainability, morning work
Access model	Mixed	Membership
Our review
Pros	Searchable, editable resources across early years through secondary education Covers worksheets, presentations, ebooks, games and interactive activities Adds assessment, planning, inclusion and AI-powered teaching tools	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
Cons	School membership pricing is quote-based Pricing may vary by country or region Ultimate Monthly and Ultimate Annual list the same highlights	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
Our verdict	Twinkl is a digital library of curriculum-aligned teaching resources for educators, parents, schools and homeschools. Its collection covers early years, prekindergarten, kindergarten, grades 1–8, secondary education and ages 5–11.… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Twinkl — where it wins

  • Searchable, editable resources across early years through secondary education
  • Covers worksheets, presentations, ebooks, games and interactive activities
  • Adds assessment, planning, inclusion and AI-powered teaching tools

  Where it doesn't

  • School membership pricing is quote-based
  • Pricing may vary by country or region
  • Ultimate Monthly and Ultimate Annual list the same highlights

• 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

• Twinkl9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad, editable teaching library spanning subjects, grade levels, tools and school access.

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• Classroom Secrets8.9/10 · Free plan

  A broad, editable resource library for UK primary teaching, with free and school plans.

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