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:
Norton Fitzwarren Church School, Taunton, Somerset
“Leaders have made reading central to the curriculum. Children learn to read straightaway in the early years. Leaders have trained all staff in how to teach early reading. This means they have strong subject knowledge.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School, Tring, Hertfordshire
“Leaders prioritise the teaching of reading. In early years, children begin to learn phonics and are introduced to high-quality books as soon as they start school. […] Pupils develop a love of reading. Leaders ensure staff are well trained so they are knowledgeable in teaching early reading. This helps all pupils to learn to read quickly. Adults routinely check the sounds that pupils know and put support in place to help pupils who struggle to learn to read.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good