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A ‘Promising Programme’

The latest study builds on existing evidence and was proposed based on the strength of Lexia’s large user base, its alignment with the EEF’s literacy guidance, and promising findings from earlier evaluations. This has led to the EEF listing Lexia as a ‘Promising Programme’, a recognition that only a select few solutions have received.

 

EEF Study Findings on Lexia Core5 – January 2020

The initial study, involving 697 Year 2 pupils across 57 schools, found that children using Lexia made an average of +1 month’s reading progress, with disadvantaged pupils on Free School Meals achieving +2 months. The evaluation received a high-security rating and was deemed very low-cost to deliver.

For the full report, please visit the EEF website.

 

New EEF Effectiveness Study

Funded by the Department for Education’s Accelerator Fund, the EEF is conducting a large-scale trial with 224 schools to evaluate Lexia Core5’s effectiveness for Year 2 struggling readers, including pupils receiving free school meals. The results will assess reading outcomes, with the final report due in Summer 2026. We look forward to sharing updates as the study progresses.

 

Evidence-Based, Research Proven: Measuring Lexia’s Impact

This study will highlight Lexia Core5’s effectiveness as an intervention for struggling readers, contributing to the growing evidence of its impact. Lexia’s commitment to peer-reviewed research and evidence-based design ensures its programs are user-friendly, effective, and among the best in literacy education.

 

For further information on Lexia’s literacy programs, visit our Product Pages.

Within ten minutes of the demonstration starting, I was hooked. Amongst other positives, I knew Lexia would be great for engaging our reluctant readers.

C. Lock, Year 6 and Senior Teacher

West Walton Community Primary School, Wisbech, Cambs