Minet Infant and Nursery School, Hayes, London
“A strong culture of reading is evident across the school. Early reading is prioritised right from the start using a systematic phonics programme. The school ensures that there is regular training in phonics for all staff to ensure consistency in how reading is taught.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School, St Albans, Hertfordshire
“The school worked at pace to put in place a rigorous phonics programme. There is bespoke training for staff. This focuses on the elements that pupils need in order to progress to the next stage of the programme. If they do fall behind, pupils receive timely and effective help. Pupils regularly revise the sounds they need to learn. This systematic approach helps them to become confident and fluent readers.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Kneesall C of E Primary School, Kneesall, Newark, Nottinghamshire
“The school promotes a strong culture of reading across all year groups. Staff read stories with enthusiasm. Classroom libraries are well stocked with books that stimulate pupils’ interest and celebrate diversity in society.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Greswell Primary School and Nursery, Denton, Greater Manchester
“The way pupils learn to read has
been transformed since the last inspection. Staff are experts in teaching early
reading. Their teaching enables almost all pupils to become technically accurate
readers. Staff skilfully support pupils who find some aspects of reading difficult. This
enables them to keep up with their classmates.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire
“The school has a well-established approach to teaching early reading. The teaching
of phonics is effective and secures rapid progress. Any pupils that need extra
support with their reading attend additional classes with well-trained staff. Older
pupils talk very positively about reading. Many parents commented on how well they
feel the school fosters a love of reading.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Salisbury Manor Primary School, South Chingford, London
“Reading is a key school priority from the moment children start school. […] Leaders provide well-planned support and training in phonics for staff. [Staff] put in place effective support for those pupils who need to catch up with reading quickly. This has resulted in significant improvement in pupils’ outcomes for the Year 1 phonics check.”
St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, Stockport, Greater Manchester
“[Children] begin learning phonics right from the start of the Reception Year. Pupils read books that help them to practise the sounds that they are learning. This helps pupils to read with accuracy and understanding. […] Some pupils who join the school have limited spoken English or reading experience. Teachers make sure that these pupils get the extra help that they
need to catch up quickly.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Hollymount School, Worcester, Worcestershire
“Staff are very well trained to teach the phonics scheme. Pupils read books that match the sounds they are learning. Staff spot children who are falling behind and make sure that they catch up quickly. As a result of this expert teaching, pupils become confident and fluent
readers.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Newdale Primary School & Nursery, Telford, Shropshire
“Leaders focus on reading as a gateway to learning. They have made sure that Newdale is a community where staff and pupils share a love of reading. Leaders regularly update staff to ensure that staff are experts in the teaching of reading.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School, Tring, Hertfordshire
“Leaders prioritise the teaching of reading. In early years, children begin to learn phonics and are introduced to high-quality books as soon as they start school. […] Pupils develop a love of reading. Leaders ensure staff are well trained so they are knowledgeable in teaching early reading. This helps all pupils to learn to read quickly. Adults routinely check the sounds that pupils know and put support in place to help pupils who struggle to learn to read.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good