Proof of Usefulness Report

Success at School

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+217
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Success at School is a verified, established UK careers platform (founded ~2006) serving a clear educational purpose. While the project itself has high real-world utility and verified external traction (partnerships with major employers, strong niche SEO), the submission quality is extremely poor. Claims such as 'most people have used my product' and a team size of '3018-5000' (likely inaccurate for this SME) are exaggerated or erroneous. The score reflects the solid underlying business reality, penalized significantly for the lack of credible evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+48.0
Technical Innovation+24.0
Evidence Of Traction+37.5
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+4.0
Subtotal+235.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+217

Project Details

Project URL
successatschool.org
Description
Success at School is a national careers website for students aged 11-19. We provide schools, universities and employers with a platform to connect, educate and broaden students' access to practical careers information to help them choose their next steps.\n\nWe offer schools and colleges a way to create their own careers website/platform/VLE, so they can help their students make more informed choices about their future career.\n\nFor employers/universities we offer a way for them to connect with future employees/students. We produce content for them that engages our audience.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline