Stoborough Church of England Primary School, Wareham, Dorset

“Staff check pupils’ reading development thoroughly. They ensure that older pupils who need extra help receive it. All pupils are familiar with their reading routines and participate with enthusiasm.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy, Hastings, East Sussex 

“Pupils are confident, fluent readers who appreciate books and read widely. Well-trained staff expertly teach phonics. Struggling readers, requiring support, get the help they need to catch up in daily interventions.”

School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding

Chennestone Primary School, Surrey

“From the start of Reception, teachers follow the phonics scheme rigorously and consistently. Weaker readers receive carefully planned support to help them keep up.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Brockworth Primary Academy Moorfield Road, Gloucestershire

“Leaders give a high priority to reading, which is well led. Pupils who are learning to read follow a well-structured curriculum that builds their knowledge step by step.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement

Montem Academy, Slough, Berkshire

“Reading is highly valued. Phonics teaching is precise and well organised in small groups. Assessment is sharp, ensuring that everyone keeps up.”

School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding

Stoneydown Park School, Walthamstow, London

“Teachers deliver the reading curriculum consistently and confidently. Leaders have put in place effective systems to identify and support pupils who need help to improve their reading confidence and fluency.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Cottesmore St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Hove, East Sussex 

“Highly effective phonics teaching ensures that pupils acquire secure early reading skills. Pupils with SEND and those who find reading more difficult receive the help they need. Consequently, pupils in all year groups enjoy reading and achieve well.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

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