Solebay Primary- A Paradigm Academy, East London
“There is a strong focus on making sure that pupils learn to read. Leaders invite parents to school to find out how to help their child with reading at home. Pupils quickly develop the confidence and skills to read fluently.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Good
Dallow Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire
“Leaders prioritise the teaching of early reading. Pupils learn to read early in Reception. Well-trained staff support pupils to build on their reading knowledge effectively. Checks by staff ensure that pupils who fall behind are spotted and helped to catch up.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Beauclerc Infant and Nursery School, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex
“In Reception and Year 1, children become fluent readers. Assessment is precise. Leaders know exactly which sounds individual pupils need help with. Staff run effective group sessions across the school every morning to ensure that everyone learns to read successfully.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
The Hill Primary Academy, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire
“Staff are trained well and deliver the early reading scheme consistently. There are daily fast-track interventions in place to support pupils who need extra help.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement
Yeo Valley Primary School, Barnstaple, Devon
“Leaders have identified that many children start school with low levels of literacy and speech and language challenges. The work that adults do in early years is invaluable. Their skill and determination to accelerate children’s speaking and listening is first class.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
“Leaders view reading as a priority. They provide ongoing training that helps teachers to model sounds with accuracy.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Belswains Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
“From the start of early years, staff teach phonics with precision. Children know the routines and quickly begin to learn to read. Leaders identify quickly those pupils who are not keeping up with the programme and provide targeted support to help them catch up.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Belswains Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Herts
“From the start of early years, staff teach phonics with precision. Children know the routines and quickly begin to learn to read.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Thomas Buxton Primary School, East London
“Pupils approach learning to read with enthusiasm and commitment. Staff are well trained and deliver the phonics programme with skill and precision.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
Kirkby CofE Primary School, Liverpool
“Staff are trained well to deliver the phonics programme with expertise and confidence. For example, they quickly identify those pupils who are falling behind and provide effective support for them to catch up.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: