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
Viscount Beaumont’s Church of England Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire
“Teaching pupils to read sits at the heart of the curriculum. The school’s reading curriculum is well planned and sequenced. Staff have been well trained to teach phonics.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Lydford Primary School, Okehampton, Devon
“From their start in Reception, children enjoy listening to stories. They quickly learn sounds that enable them to begin to read simple words. Regular checks on their learning mean that pupils build accuracy and confidence. Any pupils who struggle receive the support they need to catch up.”
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
Millcourt School, Shelf, Halifax
“Teaching pupils to read is a key focus in school. Well-trained staff support those pupils who need specialist phonics support. Daily reading and story sessions happen every day.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement
Longcause Community Special School, Plymouth, Devon
“The school aims for every pupil to become a reader. Pupils benefit from highly effective phonics teaching across the school. The school ensures staff have the knowledge and expertise to teach phonics skilfully.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Hoyland Springwood Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
“Adults support pupils who need help to read regularly. High-quality staff training ensures the support given is top class.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Burraton Community Primary School, Saltash, Cornwall
“Staff training ensures that there is a consistent approach to the teaching of phonics. Children begin their phonics learning in Nursery. They start to learn to read as soon as they begin Reception Year. The school regularly checks pupils’ phonics knowledge and quickly identifies those who need additional support.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Pattishall Church of England Primary School, Towcester, Northamptonshire
“Reading is a priority in the school. Teachers and other adults have received training to ensure that they deliver the phonics programme well. Pupils who struggle to learn to read get extra support and practice.”
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