Pricing and value
Most schools are already spending more than they realise on their curriculum. Here’s how you can make that go further
The hidden cost of a fragmented curriculum
Most primary schools are paying for their curriculum in pieces. A scheme for science, another for history and a separate tool for assessment that has no real connection to what is being taught. Non-contact time spent on curriculum development and monitoring that never quite produces the coherent picture leaders need. External consultants who provide advice but rarely the actual foundations, content and tools schools need to improve.
Add it up and the total is often far higher than schools realise. And despite the cost, most schools still don’t have a complete, connected curriculum that gives leaders the visibility they need, teachers the confidence they need and children the education they deserve.
Everything your school needs in just one licence
A Cornerstones licence replaces the fragmented spending most schools are locked into
Full curriculum advisory support
An expert curriculum adviser helps you review your current curriculum, design and set up your new one and supports your team throughout every stage of planning, assessment, monitoring and evaluation.
Complete EYFS to Year 6 skills and progression framework
Clear, documented skills and knowledge frameworks for all EYFS Areas of Learning and primary subjects, already matched to the new national curriculum as it develops.
Full subject content
Complete curriculum content for science, history, geography, art and design, design and technology, computing and RE, plus White Rose Maths, new enquiry-led projects and so much more.
A complete digital curriculum platform
Planning, teaching, assessment and analysis all in one place. No separate tools, no disconnected systems, no duplicated admin. Everything your school needs to plan, deliver, monitor and evidence your curriculum on Maestro.
Integrated assessment
Formative and summative assessment built directly into the curriculum, with termly standardised tests, subject quizzes, pupil reports and governor reports generated automatically from the same data.
Leadership visibility
Real-time oversight of curriculum coverage, pupil progress and teaching quality across every year group and every subject, for class teachers, subject leaders, senior leaders and governors.
How does Cornerstones compare?
Not all curriculum providers are equal. Here is how Cornerstones compares to the resource libraries and subject scheme subscriptions some schools are currently using.
| Feature | Cornerstones | Other providers |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated digital platform | ✓ | ✕ |
| Dedicated curriculum adviser | ✓ | ✕ |
| Assessment built into the curriculum | ✓ | ✕ |
| Full EYFS to Year 6 progression framework | ✓ | Limited |
| Planning, teaching and assessment in one place | ✓ | ✕ |
| Coverage and monitoring for leaders | ✓ | ✕ |
| Governor-ready reports at the click of a button | ✓ | ✕ |
| Single annual licence covering everything | ✓ | ✕ |
| Adaptable at whole-school, project and lesson level | ✓ | Limited |
| Subject knowledge support for non-specialists | ✓ | Limited |
Comparison based on the features most commonly requested by primary schools switching to Cornerstones.
How much does the Cornerstones curriculum cost?
A Cornerstones licence is priced per pupil, so schools of every size pay a fair price for a complete curriculum.
Full Curriculum
Everything your school needs, from EYFS to Year 6.
£12per pupil, annual licence
Minimum £500 / Maximum £2,800
Single Subject
Start with one subject and see the difference Cornerstones makes.
£250annual licence
Introductory offer on your first subject
Every licence includes access to a dedicated curriculum adviser, full platform support, integrated assessment and all Cornerstones curriculum content. There are no hidden costs.
Support that makes the difference
Every Cornerstones licence includes access to a dedicated curriculum adviser, a real curriculum expert who takes the time to understand your school.
Your adviser will help you review your current curriculum, design and set up your new one and support your team through every stage of the process from initial planning and training through to monitoring, assessment and evaluation.
This is the part of a Cornerstones licence that schools tell us they value most. And it is included as standard, at no extra cost, for every school.
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What schools say about the value of Cornerstones
I really like the fact that assessment is tied in. We used a different assessment platform years ago. Maestro makes it simpler having it all on one platform and is a big selling point for me when I've got a really tight budget. I can say 'Instead of paying £6,000 for a tracking system and buying a curriculum, it's combined and cheaper'. It's value for money.
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James Foxwell
With Maestro we immediately felt at an advantage because we already had everything in one subscription.
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Sarah Rudall
A curriculum your children deserve, at a price that makes sense
Find out how much Cornerstones would cost your school and what it would replace in your current spending. Book a curriculum conversation today.