Linthorpe Community Primary School, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough
“Leaders place a great emphasis on reading. When necessary, teachers provide extra support to help pupils catch up quickly. As a result, pupils rapidly become confident and fluent readers.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Cherry Fields Primary School, Banbury
‘Leaders have an unequivocal ambition to provide the very best opportunities for all pupils. They are relentless in their approach in giving all children a strong start to their schooling. This includes ensuring pupils have the knowledge and skills needed to foster a love of reading.’
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection:
St Anne’s (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School, Liverpool
“Staff support children and pupils, who fall behind, to catch up quickly. Children and pupils have access to suitable books that help them to practise the sounds that they have learned”.
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Astrea Academy Sheffield (primary and secondary)
“Pupils at the earliest stages of learning to read are well supported by trained staff. Those pupils who need additional help with their reading receive the support they need. As a result, pupils quickly learn to read with confidence and fluency.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
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Harold Court Primary School, Romford, Essex
“Pupils learn phonics through a structured programme, with knowledge introduced in a logical order. All staff are well trained and deliver phonics sessions in line with the programme’s expectations.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Park End Primary School, Middlesbrough
“Pupils respond well to the routine and demand of learning to read through phonics. Well-trained staff use assessment to quickly identify pupils that fall behind.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
St Marie’s School, Sheffield
“Pupils’ eyes light up when they talk about reading. They are eager to share their opinions about the books they are reading and their views on the work of different authors. This stems from the passion that staff have for reading.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Churchfield Primary, Edmonton, London
“Reading is a key priority and strength in the school. Leaders have trained staff well to help pupils become fluent and accurate readers. Teachers promote a love for reading in every class.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
Robinswood Primary Academy, Matson, Gloucestershire
“Reading is a priority in the school. Children in Reception learn phonics as soon as they begin at the school”.
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Inadequate