What is Lexia Reading Skills Software?
Lexia's literacy software enables students of all ages and abilities to master essential reading skills. By harnessing the power of technology, through Lexia, schools can equitably provide personalised practise and tuition to all in a time-efficient way.
Lexia® Core5 Reading® and Lexia® PowerUp Literacy® provide scalable, personalised learning to students of all ages and abilities without impacting on teaching time and resources.
Our literacy programs are centred on a personalised learning approach that gives students more control over the time, place, path, and pace of their learning.
Utilising a combination of effective, teacher-led instruction combined with an interactive, user-centric experience, Lexia encapsulates a personalised learning approach that fully supports the varying cognitive abilities of all students.
Lexia is not only research-based, but research-proven to accelerate literacy skills. This includes a recent study funded by the EEF which the results received a ‘high security’ rating and delivery was awarded as ‘low cost’.
With Lexia literacy programs, teachers can see detailed, real-time reports that help prioritise and differentiate instruction, allowing students to develop critical reading skills at their own pace.
Recommended Usage
We recommend at least 3x 30-minute sessions of Lexia use to be timetabled each week.
Educational Impact
Additional evidence
2020
EEF Evaluation Report - Lexia Core5
Awards
The EdTech Impact Awards are based on independent, verified customer feedback, and recognise the top 10 solutions across each of our 13 impact metrics.
Top Student Attainment Tool
2026
Top School Data Management Tool
2026
Top Student Attainment Gap Reduction Tool
2026
Top Student Knowledge Tool
2026
Top Teaching Efficiency Tool
2026
 Company | Business Name: LexiaUK HQ Location: United Kingdom Founded: 1997 |
| Age Range | 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18 |
 Features | Adaptive TechnologyInitial Placement AssessmentPersonalised LearningBlended Learning ModelGame-based MotivationPhonicsComprehensionVocabularyFluencyGrammarMorphologyProgress ReportsPersonalised Lesson PlansPaper-based Extension ResourcesCertificatesTeacher Action Plans |
 Languages | English |
 Accessibility | Moderate features |
 Policies |  Terms of ServicePrivacy Policy |
 Requirements | Internet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookMobile - iPad |
 Set Up | Once your staff team has recieved online training from our Software Consultants, set up of your students' accounts will take no longer than an hour. |
 Training | Live OnlineWebinarsVideos Ongoing online training and yearly implementation reviews are included as part of your Lexia package. |
 Support | EmailFAQs/ForumKnowledge BasePhone Support |
| Home Learning | Parent Access School must create the account. Home Access to the full program available. Parent Reports can be downloaded and sent home. |
 Tags | literacyreadingreading skillsliteracy interventionphonicsfluencyvocabularycomprehensionpersonalisedgrammaradaptivereportingreading interventionreal-time student progressaccelerated readingdigital learningclassroom resourcesKS1KS2KS3 |
AIAI usage The Lexia Reading Skills Software team has not stated whether it uses AI. | |
Lexia Reading Skills Software PricingPricing Plans Free TrialPaid Subscription Lexia Reading Skills Software pricing starts from £25 / per-pupil Pricing packages are bespoke so get in touch to discuss your school's needs with our friendly and knowledgeable team.  Optimised for a quick response | |
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Lexia Reading Skills Software Reviews
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Jul 2026
It has allowed children to make significant progress, it provides great data for individuals and groups of children.
Emma Langton found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Children can talk about what they have learned and there has been significant impact in some year groups.”
- Provides school data“I can see which classes/children have made the most progress and how much progress they have made.”
- Improves attainment“Children can work below, at or above their age group which means it is suitable for all children. At the beginning of the year in Year 2, from the children accessing Lexia hardly anyone was working in the year group, now only 9% are working below.”
- Reduces attainment gap“As said previously, children were working below the age group and are now working within.”
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jul 2026
In my previous school we saw a significant impact using Lexia and in my current role this has continued, I think the programme is brilliant and would highly recommend its use
Rachael Cooper found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Reading ages have demonstrably risen since the programme has been implemented”
- Provides school data“We are more aware of what we can do to support pupils and can identify pupils that need further support”
- Improves attainment“Pupil reading attainment has risen since using the programme”
- Reduces attainment gap“Pupils require a reading ages of 14 to complete their GCSE and this programme is supporting pupils in achieving this goal”
- Improves teaching efficiency“This means that teachers have more of an awareness on how to best support pupils”
Jul 2026
Allyce Richardson found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge
- Provides school data
- Improves attainment
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jul 2026
Lexia can be very efficient helping students, sometimes it can be tricky to implement its use in a very busy school environment
Sandra Meneguzzo found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“They often improve their confidence in literacy and comprehension”
- Provides school data“Tracking progress of different groups of students”
- Improves attainment“Can improve students attainment not only in English, but across a range of subjects where comprehending a text is important”
- Reduces attainment gap“Disadvantaged pupils can improve their attainment”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Teachers can build on more solid literacy skills”
Jul 2026
Helps to raise the Reading Ages of many students but not all.
found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Reading materials can engage students with areas that they wouldn't usually be exposed to through their own choosing.”
- Provides school data“The program has provided useful proximal data for Governors meetings and SLT”
- Improves attainment“A large number of students have used Lexia to help close their Reading Age gap.”
- Reduces attainment gap“Reading Age Gaps have been reduced as part of using the program.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“It's not used as a teaching tool in our setting.”
Jul 2026
Lexia works well for children who have enough access to it and reduces the need to 1:1 adult interventions.
Ros Clare found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Children accessing Lexia regularly are able to develop their decoding, comprehension and fluency skills.”
- Provides school data“I can track the approx. months progress from children using Lexia across the school.”
- Improves attainment“Children who have used Lexia consistently have been able to develop their reading skills, have been able to access texts in class and has improved their writing skills too.”
- Reduces attainment gap“When used regularly, children are able to make rapid progress.”
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jul 2026
Easy to use, children enjoy using the program and look forward to their time on Lexia
Lisa Rendle found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge
- Provides school data
- Improves attainment“builds confidence”
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jul 2026
The programme provides personalised learning that supports students in developing word study, grammar, and comprehension skills at a pace that suits them, helping to build confidence and improve literacy outcomes. For teachers, the detailed progress data makes it easy to identify learning gaps, monitor the impact of interventions, and plan targeted support without adding to workload. It is particularly valuable for intervention programmes and SEND provision, as it provides clear evidence of progress over time. Overall, Lexia is easy to use, supports high-quality literacy teaching, and provides meaningful data that can inform classroom practice and whole-school decision-making.
Emma Griffiths found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“A good example of the impact on student knowledge can be seen through Lexia Learning, which supports reading development through a clear focus on grammar, comprehension, and word study. In word study, students build a stronger understanding of phonics and spelling patterns, which helps them decode unfamiliar words more confidently and improves overall reading accuracy. In comprehension, learners are guided to understand texts more deeply by working on vocabulary, sentence meaning, and inference skills, helping them move beyond just finding answers to actually understanding what they read. The grammar element supports students in recognising how sentences are structured, which improves both their reading fluency and their ability to make sense of more complex writing. Together, these areas help students become more secure and independent readers over time.”
- Provides school data
- Improves attainment“Yes, Lexia helps to improve attainment by developing key literacy skills, including word study, grammar, and comprehension. As students strengthen these areas, they become more confident and accurate readers, which supports progress across the wider curriculum. The programme adapts to each student's ability, allowing them to work on the skills they need most, helping them make steady progress and achieve better outcomes in reading assessments over time.”
- Reduces attainment gap“Yes, Lexia can help reduce the attainment gap by providing personalised learning that targets each student's individual literacy needs. Students who are working below age-related expectations receive additional practice in areas such as word study, grammar, and comprehension, allowing them to strengthen the skills they find most challenging. Because the programme adapts to each learner's progress, students can work at their own pace and gradually close gaps in their learning. This is particularly beneficial for pupils receiving interventions, those with SEND, and disadvantaged learners, helping them make progress towards the same literacy expectations as their peers.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Yes, Lexia helps improve teaching efficiency by providing teachers with detailed, real-time data on students' progress in areas such as word study, grammar, and comprehension. This allows staff to quickly identify learning gaps and target interventions where they are needed most, rather than spending time manually assessing every pupil. As students work independently through personalised activities, teachers can focus on supporting individuals or small groups who require additional help. The programme also reduces the time needed to track progress, making it easier to monitor the impact of interventions and plan the next steps for learning.”
Jul 2026
It's worth it if you use it regularly and target the use to students who will make the most of it.
Valentina Thompson found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Syntax has improved”
- Provides school data“Especially the word skills and grammar strands.”
- Improves attainment“Better comprehension and writing skills”
- Reduces attainment gap“Lower ability students who use it frequently make the most progress”
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jul 2026
Sian Coomber found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge
- Provides school data
- Improves attainment
- Reduces attainment gap“Increases the pupils reading, thus increases their reading scores”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Many resources available”
Jill Kent
Special Education Teacher
Used Lexia Reading Skills Software weekly for 3-4 years
Jun 2026
I think it is a good system, but not perfect. In Scotland the children can struggle with the English accent. If children are given 15 minutes to work on Lexia, but they don't complete a unit, they can get the same task over and over again because they are not organised/ efficient and can't get logged in can complete the unit in the given time. Most of the younger pupils enjoy going on Lexia. They like the graphics and rewards.
Jill Kent found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“I have heard children say, "I learned this on Lexia" when doing spelling or writing assignments.”
- Provides school data“I use the Lexia reports to identify where children are struggling. I use the data with parents to show progression. We are able to compare their work with the expected level for their age.”
- Improves attainment“When the children actually put the time into the program there is noticeable difference. We can evidence it in their written work.”
- Reduces attainment gap“When children and their teachers and families all commit to doing the work we see the children working through the levels at a steady pace. Unfortunately some parents and teachers are not as dedicated to using it.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Lexia picks up on where children are struggling and breaks the task down and gives more support.”
Jun 2026
Maddie Smith found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Students who have been enrolled on Lexia have improved their reading ages and confidence in lessons”
- Provides school data“We use it to compare start point on Lexia with end points on a termly basis so we can see progress made in the three strands”
- Improves attainment
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jun 2026
Great levels of engagement from students, leading to positive outcomes for the. Students are motivated because they can see their progression so clearly.
Charlotte Holloway found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Consolidation of basic grammar terms - verb, adjective, noun etc.”
- Provides school data“Some Lexia students are making accelerated progress with their reading ages”
- Improves attainment“Higher reading ages for many students”
- Reduces attainment gap“Again - reading ages”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Not sure what you mean by teaching efficiency”
Jun 2026
Lexia supports children's literacy skills, is set at the correct level for each child, is easy to use at school and home and provides clear data to show progress.
Danielle Swan found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Lexia helps students gain important literacy skills; improving reading and spelling accuracy, increased confidence and speed.”
- Provides school data“The data provided by Lexia is really helpful to see how much progress they have made and where they are attaining.”
- Improves attainment“It has a significant impact on attainment if used regularly.”
- Reduces attainment gap“We use it as an intervention to support this.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Teachers are able to access the resource hub to support pupils.”
Jun 2026
I gave Lexia a score of 9 because it has been a very positive addition to our reading provision. The programme was straightforward to implement, is easy for both staff and pupils to use, and has kept pupils engaged and motivated. The reporting features provide clear data on participation and progress, making it easy to monitor impact. Most importantly, we have seen improvements in reading ages across many pupils, with some making particularly significant gains, giving us confidence that the programme is having a real impact on reading outcomes.
David Fox found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge
- Provides school data“One of the most positive impacts of implementing Lexia has been the ability to evidence progress through meaningful school data. We have been able to track pupil engagement with the programme, demonstrating consistently high levels of participation and completion. Alongside this, our data shows measurable improvements in reading ages across many pupils, with some making significant gains over a relatively short period. Having clear, accessible data has enabled us to monitor progress effectively, identify pupils who need additional support, and celebrate the positive impact Lexia is having on reading outcomes across the school.”
- Improves attainment
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jun 2026
Having used Lexia in my previous school and my current school and saw the impact it has on pupils and their literacy skills and reading ages.
Zoe Evans found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Pupils increase their knowledge within a range of literacy skills that increase their reading ages.”
- Provides school data“I have been able to show impact of Lexia to SLT which supports the increases in reading ages compared to pupils who do not access lexia”
- Improves attainment
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency
Dee Mckenzie
Deputy Headteacher
Used Lexia Reading Skills Software weekly for 0-3 months
Jun 2026
There is a cost implication for some small schools.
Dee Mckenzie found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Increase in skills evident across the curriculum”
- Provides school data“We use the data to inform progress reports for Literacy”
- Improves attainment
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency“The ability to manipulate the software ensures that we can target specific areas for students and manage behaviour effectivley.”
Jun 2026
Morgan Roberts found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge
- Provides school data
- Improves attainment
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jun 2026
It is a really easy to use programme. Staff can manage it easily, monitor progress and intervene where needed.
Louise Lang found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Classifying language”
- Provides school data“It is possible to see that students are 'catching up' in the different areas of Word Study. Grammar and Comprehension.”
- Improves attainment“Students are catching up and are able to respond with more confidence.”
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jun 2026
I believe that Lexia helps our pupils to have a 'soft' start to the school day whilst helping them to learn through age appropriate activities.
Jill Mott found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Pupil's word building has really improved”
- Provides school data“As administrator, I can use Lexia to show progress from starting points in school”
- Improves attainment“A lot of the pupils are invested in achieving their weekly targets for Lexia”
- Reduces attainment gap“As a Special School, lots of our pupils have academic gaps. Lexia provides these pupils with fun activities to help to boost their learning and reduce some of their massive gaps”
- Improves teaching efficiency“The teaching staff can see the benefits of Lexia and plan for daily usage”
Jun 2026
We have used lexia for over 10 years but have only just moved to an intensive intervention model, where students have daily intervention for 6 weeks and the data has proved that this is much more successful for us.
Nicky G White found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Pupils are able to transfer their comprehension skills into other lessons in the classroom. They understand more!”
- Provides school data
- Improves attainment“We strongly believe that vocabulary and reading comprehension are vital foundational skills that allow students to attain more across the whole curriculum. Our data has proved this.”
- Reduces attainment gap“Some students are able to close the reading age gap by 2 years in 6 weeks. We continue to track that this is retained.”
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jun 2026
Imogen Humphreys found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“Students have stated, "oh, I did this in my Lexia Lessons" when encountering Literacy skills within English lessons. We have seen improvement in basic grammatical understanding, too!”
- Provides school data“The data Lexia provides significantly helps us work out our targeted intervention strategy.”
- Improves attainment“It is still early days, but we are seeing a really positive impact with the students who use Lexia consistently.”
- Reduces attainment gap“Yes, some of our lower ability pupils are making significant gains!”
- Improves teaching efficiency
Jun 2026
Lexia has been the perfect programme to support our young people, striking the balance between reading ages and appropriate materials well. Leaners enjoy the programme and make significant progress using it. We have received excellent support from the team at Lexia who have provided us with training and on going support as part of the programme
Michelle Turner found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“We have many examples across all key stages of how Lexia has made a real difference to our young people, and really help accelerate their learning”
- Provides school data“The data we are provided with is timely, easy to understand and provides specific insights into what needs to be done in order to support our learners. The intervention lessons are of good quality.”
- Improves attainment“Learners have progressed rapidly with regular use of Lexia and many of them have closed gaps in the learning and reading age”
- Reduces attainment gap“Learners make rapid progress in their reading and comprehension, meaning they are more able to achieve across all subject areas”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Lessons are highly specific, well targeted, and ensures entirely personalised learning for each young person with minimal prep from teachers”
Jun 2026
a highly effective programme (when fully engaged with) offering masses of data for staff to monitor and share. Pupils (especially younger years) enjoy the programme and are keen to work through the units
Emily Mitchell found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“progress in reading and spelling skills”
- Provides school data“Clear visuals of progress, usage etc making it easy for teachers, LSAs and SLT to monitor”
- Improves attainment“Clear evidence of progress through the units leading to higher attainment on reading outcomes in class data”
- Reduces attainment gap
- Improves teaching efficiency“can be used to gap fill effectively within time constaints”
Jun 2026
The program allows us to give targeted support to a large number of pupils within the school. It is user-friendly for both pupils and teachers and an engaging way to teach and reinforce key literacy objectives. The team behind Lexia has been incredibly supportive throughout our journey. They consistently provide fresh ideas and practical resources to help support our pupils. Overall, the program provides a well-structured, highly personalised program of study that aligns with key curriculum objectives.
Sarah Holmes found Lexia Reading Skills Software:
- Builds student knowledge“It not only reinforces key spelling rules, it reviews key comprehension and grammar curriculum objectives which help pupils in every area of the curriculum.”
- Provides school data“We can easily see small steps of progress and where they are in line with pupls their age nationally.”
- Improves attainment“We have seen a huge impact on reading and spelling age tests, as well as the development of pupil vocabulary, and this is then reflected in other subject areas.”
- Reduces attainment gap“Accelerated progress with spelling in standardised testing. Greater confidence and understanding with key comprehension skills.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“The program is extremely user friendly. It provides one to one lessons for pupils if the program identifies that they are struggling with a certain objective. These are printable and contain all the resources needed. We use them predominantly in our after school lexia clubs. The program also provides end of level reinforcement packs which can be printed off for each pupil to reinforce the objectives covered on that level. Certificates and incentive charts are also easily accessible. It is also very useful and easy to track small step progress.”
