We highly recommend students log in with Single Sign-On (SSO) instead of a Sparx username and password, as this is more secure and removes the admin and blocker of passwords.
Please see this article for guidance on setting up Single Sign-On at your school:
How students log in to Sparx Science
If your school uses multiple Sparx Learning products, students use the same login credentials for all products. They can also switch between Sparx systems through the user menu (by clicking on their name).
For new students
For new students
Select your school and click 'Continue'
Click 'New user' underneath the login fields
Follow the steps to create your account:
Enter your name and date of birth
Note down your username
Create a password (minimum 6 characters)
For existing students
For existing students
Select your school
Enter your username and password
Click 'Log in'
Common student login problems and solutions
Incorrect school selected
Incorrect school selected
If students in different schools use the same device to do their Sparx Science homework (e.g. siblings), the student may be trying to log in to the wrong school
Check that "You are logging into [School Name]" shows the correct school
Click 'Switch school' to change schools if needed
Wrong username or password
Wrong username or password
Usernames are lowercase and don't include accents
Double-barrelled surnames retain hyphens (e.g., jamessmith-jones)
Passwords must be at least 6 characters
Check for typing errors
Account locked
Account locked
Too many failed login attempts will temporarily lock the account
Wait a few minutes before trying again
A student can request their password to be reset if needed
Password reset needed
Password reset needed
Click 'Forgotten login details?'
Choose 'Student'
Enter name and date of birth
A teacher will need to approve the reset, which can be done for multiple or individual students
Once approved, the student can set a new password by clicking 'Forgotten login details?' again and entering details
Please note:
If a student logs in successfully after requesting a reset, the reset request will be cancelled
Any teacher can action password resets
Students can still complete previous reset requests even if newer ones exist
Checking login status
Checking login status
You can check a student's login status in Student Manager:
'Never logged in' indicates that the student hasn't activated their account
'Logged in ... days/hours ago' indicates that the student has created their account, and lets you know when they last logged in.
How teachers log in to Sparx Science
For new teachers
For new teachers
Make sure you have been added to your school's Sparx Science site by your Sparx Science Leader, or anyone in the Science team
Click on the link in your welcome email and set your password
Select your school
Enter your email address (as your username) and password
Click 'Log in'
For existing teachers
For existing teachers
Select your school
Enter your email address (as your username) and password
Click 'Log in'
Common teacher login problems and solutions
I have not received my welcome email
I have not received my welcome email
Emails are sent from [email protected] - try searching your inbox for this address
Check your junk folder
Check with IT that this email address is marked as safe so it lets this and future emails through
My welcome email link has expired
My welcome email link has expired
Ask someone with a Sparx Science login to resend your welcome email from Staff Manager, by ticking your name (and any others) and then pressing the 'Resend welcome emails' button.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if a student says they're entering the correct details but still can't log in?
What should I do if a student says they're entering the correct details but still can't log in?
Ensure they have selected the correct school
Check that they're typing their username exactly as shown in Student Manager
Check that their password is correct
If needed, trigger a new password reset while they're with you
Why do students sometimes get locked out of their accounts?
Why do students sometimes get locked out of their accounts?
To protect student data, accounts are temporarily locked after multiple failed login attempts.
This usually resolves automatically after a few minutes, but teachers can trigger a password reset to provide immediate access if needed.
Can I print off student usernames and passwords?
Can I print off student usernames and passwords?
No, this isn't possible - students set their own Sparx password when they first log in. As Sparx is adaptive, it's essential usernames and passwords are not shared in this way to avoid others logging in and affecting their work.
What should I do if it says the student's account doesn't exist?
What should I do if it says the student's account doesn't exist?
If a student is new to your school or has recently been added to a class:
Check they appear in your Sparx Science site by searching for their name
Changes in your school's MIS system sync overnight, so new students should appear the next day
Carry out a manual sync to check if they appear
If they don't appear after 24 hours, contact us using the 'Help & Support' option in your Sparx Science site and ask to speak to a member of the team.
Do you have a student login guide available?
Do you have a student login guide available?
You can download our student login guide here:
How can I reset a student's passwords if they have forgotten?
How can I reset a student's passwords if they have forgotten?
There are two steps to reset a student's password in Sparx Science:
1. A teacher searching for the student's name in the top of Sparx Science, clicking on the Details tab and selecting Reset Password at the bottom of the screen.
2. The student can then go to app.sparxscience.com and select "Forgot login details?" to reset their password.
Note: if your school is set up so that students use Single Sign On (SSO) for Google or Microsoft then students can use their school email and password to log in. If they have forgotten their school password they'll need to speak with your school IT team.