Blast off into reading: The UK's leading literacy programme
Improve reading fluency for pupils aged 6–18 in England and Scotland with 500+ high-interest stories and gamified missions. Trusted by hundreds of UK schools.
1 in 4
Children leave primary school unable to read well.
Motivation
Is the single biggest factor in reading success.
Improve reading fluency across your school.
Struggling to engage reluctant readers? StoryBlast is a sensational literacy programme that combines gaming with serious reading improvement, mapped to the UK, Scottish, and English curricula.
For Reluctant Readers
High-interest texts (non-fiction, sci-fi, adventure) that don't feel like "baby books".
For Busy Teachers
Automated marking, zero setup admin, and instant gap analysis.
For Whole Schools
Track fluency and comprehension across every year group from a single dashboard.
Get started in seconds.
Enter key code. Pick a story. Blast off.
Join with a Code
Pupils join your class using a simple code. No email addresses needed.
Read & Blast Off
Pupils choose a story, use "Speed Mode" to read along, and complete missions.
Track Progress
You get instant data on words per minute, comprehension scores, and struggles.
A Sensational Literacy Programme for UK Schools.
StoryBlast is the leading literacy programme for schools in England and Scotland, designed to improve reading fluency through gamification. Pupils earn points, badges, and streaks for every story completed.
Confidence for Every Reader in Your School.
Designed to improve reading outcomes across the UK, our "Speed Mode" lets pupils control the reading pace like karaoke, helping improve fluency. Targeted support for SEND and reluctant readers.
The rocket blasted off into the cosmos.
See StoryBlast in Action
Explore the engaging, game-like experience that keeps pupils coming back for more.
More than just reading.
Every story includes 5 auto-marked missions to build comprehensive literacy skills.
Comprehension Quiz
Test understanding with literal, inference, and vocabulary questions.
Sentence Builder
Drag and drop words to master syntax and sentence structure.
Fix the Sentence
Spot and correct punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors.
Dictation
Listen and type what you hear to link sounds to letters.
Word Match
Match key vocabulary to definitions to boost retention.
Improve reading outcomes with real-time school insights.
Common Struggle Words
See exactly which words your class is finding difficult across all stories.
Fluency Tracking
Watch Words Per Minute (WPM) and accuracy trends improve over time.
Compare Classes
Spot gaps between year groups or classes instantly.
Leaderboards
Optional class leaderboards to stir up friendly competition.
Smart progress tracking.
We know pupils try to game the system. StoryBlast uses smart detection to discourage spamming, key-holding, or skipping. If a pupil isn't really reading, they don't get the points.
Works Everywhere
Browser-based and optimized for Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, and desktops. No apps to install.
A Growing Universe
Over 500+ stories and growing. From "The History of Gaming" to spooky fiction, there's a world for everyone.
Simple, transparent pricing.
No hidden fees. One plan for the entire school.
StoryBlast Pro
per school • billed annually
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in Touch
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