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
Bozeat Community Primary School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
“Everyone shares an ambition to get children reading as soon as they can. This begins with high-quality phonics lessons as soon as children start school. The youngest children listen with rapt attention to new sounds. Staff spot quickly when a pupil does not know a sound well enough.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
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.”
Linchfield Academy, Peterborough, Lincolnshire
“Staff make sure that pupils in the early stages of reading read from books that are matched to the letter sounds they know. This is to develop pupils’ confidence and fluency when they read at home.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
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
Oldbrook First School and Nursery, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
“Leaders have made the teaching of reading a top priority. Staff are well trained in delivering the systematic phonics programme. Skilled staff make sure that pupils get off to a strong start from the Nursery Year onwards. Staff’s passion for reading is infectious.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Austin Farm Academy, Plymouth, Devon
“Younger pupils learn to read well through a consistent and effective approach to teaching phonics. Accurate assessment means that those who could fall behind are provided with the support they need to be successful and confident readers.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Inadequate
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