Meynell Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
“There is a clear and well-taught phonics curriculum. Leaders understand the crucial nature and importance of developing fluent readers as quickly as possible. Staff quickly identify pupils who need more support with reading.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires improvement
Trenance Learning Academy, Newquay, Cornwall
“Leaders’ exacting approach to curriculum development begins with reading. There is a sharp focus on ensuring that all pupils learn to read successfully. Highly skilled staff follow the school’s phonics and reading curriculums with precision.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
Abbey Woods Academy, Wallingford, Oxfordshire
“Leaders prioritise reading throughout the school. Teachers closely track children’s progress, and any who struggle receive prompt support, helping them to catch up quickly.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires improvement
Lytchett Matravers Primary School, Poole, Dorset
“The reading curriculum is now a strength of the school. Leaders have retrained staff in how to teach reading. Staff ensure they teach using the same methods and vocabulary.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
Ark Elvin Academy (secondary)
“A high number of pupils enter the school still struggling to read fluently. Leaders, therefore, make the explicit teaching of reading a high priority. For example, expert staff teach pupils new to English and those with significantly weak reading skills using a well-sequenced phonics programme.”
Exeter A Learning Community Academy, Corby, Northamptonshire
“Early reading is prioritised. Staff are trained to ensure they have the expert knowledge they need to teach phonics well. A love of reading is promoted right from the start of school.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Benchill, Manchester
“Early reading is a strength. Leaders ensure that staff are equipped well to deliver the phonics programme. They are quick to identify any pupils who are struggling with reading. Staff provide the right support for these pupils so that they can catch up quickly.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Alder Grove Church of England Primary School, Shinfield, Berkshire
“Early reading and phonics teaching are highly effective, and these start strongly in the early years. Leaders have established rigorous, systematic approaches that support all pupils to develop the knowledge that they need.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
St Joseph Catholic Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire
“All staff are relentless in their drive to make sure that all the pupils have the skills they need to read with independence. Pupils’ reading knowledge is checked often. This allows teachers to adapt and change their planning to match pupils’ needs.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
St Johns Church School Riseholme, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough
“In reading, pupils follow a well-structured phonics programme from Nursery onwards. Pupils read well and any gaps in their reading are quickly picked up and addressed.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good