Grove Lea Primary School, West Yorkshire

“Phonics is a strength of the school. Leaders have established a rigorous approach that is implemented with precision. Staff are well trained and demonstrate strong subject knowledge. They deliver lessons with clarity, ensuring pupils quickly develop secure phonics skills. The school frequently checks pupils’ learning. Staff use this information to address misconceptions promptly. The high expectations and relentless focus on early reading ensure that pupils successfully become confident and fluent readers.”

School Inspection: Outstanding in all areas
Previous Inspection: Outstanding

Humberston Park School, North East Lincolnshire

“Many pupils are at the very early stages of learning to read. Staff read to pupils regularly. Pupils develop a love of reading. They particularly enjoy the daily story time sessions. The school has a well-equipped library. Pupils relish opportunities to explore reading through structured sensory play. When ready, pupils learn to read using phonics. Staff teach this with precision. They adapt the phonics programme to support pupils who are nonverbal with reading when necessary.”
School Inspection: Outstanding in all areas
Previous Inspection: Outstanding

The Lady Byron School, Leicestershire

“Pupils who are at an early stage of learning to read are supported well. The school has a systematic approach to. teaching phonics. Regular reading sessions help pupils to develop their comprehension and vocabulary. The school does much to promote a love of reading. Older pupils are proud to be ‘reading buddies’ for younger pupils.”
School Inspection: Good in all areas
Previous Inspection: Good

Jacobstow Community Academy, Cornwall

“Reading for pleasure is a top priority for the school. Inviting libraries, class readers and interesting books across the curriculum help pupils to enjoy reading. As soon as children start in the Reception Year, they successfully learn the sounds that letters make. Pupils who find this difficult receive timely and effective support. As a result, pupils read with confidence, fluency and accuracy. This helps them to read widely across the curriculum. Children in the nursery and Reception class delight in reading with staff in their reading. Older pupils also enjoy reading with children in the Nursery and Reception Year, as well as with their peers. ”
School Inspection: Good in all areas
Previous Inspection: Not previously inspected.

Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School, Hertfordshire

“Reading is a real strength across the school. Pupils are highly enthusiastic readers and enjoy regular author visits, book fairs and reading buddy sessions. The school has partnered with a local bookshop to ensure classrooms are stocked with high-quality books. In Reception and Year 1, pupils receive carefully targeted phonics teaching. Pupils who need extra help, including those new to speaking English, receive personalised support to help them catch up quickly.”
School Inspection: Outstanding in all areas
Previous Inspection: Good