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
Leen Mills Primary School, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
“Frequent and accurate assessments mean that pupils who might fall behind are easily spotted. Teachers fill knowledge gaps quickly through extra phonics sessions.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement
Christopher Pickering Primary School, Hull
“Leaders and staff prioritise reading, right from when children join the school. Well trained teaching staff ensure a consistent approach to how children learn to read and write. Those pupils who need additional help, benefit from effective support.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
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
Hillborough Infant and Nursery School, Luton, Bedfordshire
“Leaders have introduced a well-planned reading curriculum. Pupils love reading. Staff are experts in teaching the rigorous phonics programme. Pupils quickly learn to decode words and develop fluency.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Percy Shurmer Academy, Balsall Heath, Birmingham
“Phonics is extremely well taught. This is highly effective. Pupils who fall behind are quickly identified and well supported to catch up. Pupils learn to read with confidence, accuracy and fluency.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Good
Athersley North Primary School, Athersley North, South Yorkshire
“Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. This starts in Nursery. Staff teach pupils to use their ‘magnet eyes’ to show that they are listening to the teacher.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School, Bracebridge, Lincolnshire
“Pupils achieve well in reading. Staff constantly check that pupils are keeping up in phonics lessons and provide support straight away if it is needed.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: