Naseby Church of England Primary Academy, Northampton

There is a vibrant reading culture at the school. Pupils often choose to read in their own time. Children begin learning to read the moment they start in the early years. Staff teach the school’s phonics programme well. Pupils learn to read accurately and fluently from a young age. The school checks closely on pupils’ progress in reading. It provides appropriate support for any pupil who falls behind. Through skilful questioning, staff guide pupils to think deeply about what they read. Older pupils make insightful comparisons between different texts. There is a keen focus on vocabulary development across the school. Staff take time to explore the meaning of new words with pupils. Pupils use this language to explain their thinking precisely.
School Inspection: Good in all areas but outstanding in behaviour and attitudes
Previous Inspection: Good