Wordshark
Wordshark is an online learning program that uses games to build reading and spelling skills.
What Wordshark is
Wordshark is an online learning program that uses games to build reading and spelling skills. It advertises more than 30 games for reading, spelling, blending, and segmenting, supported by 10,000 words organized into structured courses. Learners can also use their own word lists. A placement test and automatic progression organize practice, with settings to adjust placement and working modes. Teachers can check reports and time spent to follow student progress. Wordshark describes itself as suitable for learners aged 5 to 18, including those with SEND or EAL needs. Wordshark Online runs in a browser on computers, Chromebooks, iPads, and Android devices, subject to minimum requirements; smartphones, Internet Explorer, and Kindle Fire tablets are excluded. Tutor plans include a 14-day trial, limited to one per customer.
Good
- More than 30 games cover reading and spelling skills.
- Includes a 10,000-word bank and custom word lists.
- Placement test and automatic progression structure practice.
- Teacher reports include time spent.
- Available through browsers on several device types.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Smartphones do not meet stated minimum requirements.
- Kindle Fire tablets are excluded.
- Tutor trial is limited to one per customer.
Who it suits
Wordshark may suit teachers and tutors supporting learners aged 5 to 18, including learners with SEND or EAL needs. Its word lists, progress reports, and student limits accommodate different teaching setups.
Verdict
Wordshark combines structured word courses, adjustable practice, and teacher progress reports. Check the device requirements and plan limits against your learners and teaching setup.
Plans and prices
From Wordshark's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Tutor plan — UK, max 5 students | £16 a month | Maximum 5 students · 14 day trial · £16 per month |
| Tutor plan — UK, max 10 students | £24 a month | Maximum 10 students · 14 day trial · £24 per month |
| Individual Teacher plan — up to 5 students | £190 a year | Up to 5 students · 1 teacher · £190 ex VAT for a 12 month subscription |
| Individual Teacher plan — up to 10 students | £250 a year | Up to 10 students · 1 teacher · £250 ex VAT for a 12 month subscription |
| Individual Teacher plan — up to 15 students | £310 a year | Up to 15 students · 1 teacher · £310 ex VAT for a 12 month subscription |
| School plan — up to 20 students | £380 a year | Up to 20 students · unlimited teacher users · £380 ex VAT for a 12 month subscription |
| School plan — up to 30 students | £420 a year | Up to 30 students · unlimited teacher users · £420 ex VAT for a 12 month subscription |
| School plan — up to 40 students | £450 a year | Up to 40 students · unlimited teacher users · £450 ex VAT for a 12 month subscription |
| School plan — up to 75 students | £535 a year | Up to 75 students · unlimited teacher users · £535 ex VAT for a 12 month subscription |
| School plan — up to 100 students | £560 a year | Up to 100 students · unlimited teacher users · higher plans available · £560 ex VAT for a 12 month subscription |
The facts
Each one read from Wordshark's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Adaptive learning
- Wordshark includes a placement test and automatic progression, with options to adjust placement and working modes.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Games
- The site advertises over 30 games covering reading, spelling, blending, and segmenting.checked 4 Oct 2026
- History
- The About page says Wordshark has produced learning games for reading and spelling for over 25 years and was co-written in the early nineties by Ruth Savery and Roger Burton.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Intended learners
- The site describes Wordshark as suitable for ages 5 to 18 and for learners with SEND or EAL needs.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Progress tracking
- Teachers can view reports and time spent to track student progress.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Wordshark is an online learning program with games for developing reading and spelling skills.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Security and data processing
- The support site links to separate data processing terms for Wordshark Online schools and tutors, and privacy policies for schools/tutors and parents.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The support site directs customers to an automated contact form or [email protected] and says they will get back as soon as they can.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Word bank
- The program includes 10,000 words grouped into structured courses, and users can add their own lists.checked 4 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Device limit
- Smartphones, Internet Explorer, and tablets with other operating systems such as Kindle Fire do not meet the stated minimum requirements.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Device support
- Wordshark Online supports computers, Chromebooks, iPads, and Android devices through a browser, subject to minimum requirements.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The About page identifies White Space Ltd as the company behind Wordshark and gives its registered office as 45 St. Dunstans Road, London W6 8RE.checked 4 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- Tutor plans start with a 14 day free trial, limited to one trial per customer.checked 4 Oct 2026
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