Totnes St John’s Church of England Primary School, Totnes, Devon
“Children quickly recognise new letters and the sounds that they make. Staff make regular checks on what pupils know. Therefore, pupils get help quickly, if needed. This supports pupils to read widely and with fluency.
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
Racemeadow Primary Academy, Atherstone, Warwickshire
“Leaders and teachers regularly assess how well pupils at the early stages of reading keep up. They provide expert support to any pupils who fall behind their peers.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Bushey, Herts
“Leaders focus on giving pupils the skills they need to become confident fluent readers. Targeted support is in place for pupils who find reading tricky.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Grange Lane Infant Academy, Doncaster, South Yorks
“Leaders have ensured that reading is a high priority. Children get off to a flying start in learning to read in the early years. Training has ensured that all staff have the expertise to teach phonics well.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Good
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex
“The school honours its commitment to improving the life chances of its community. A single method of teaching reading is securely implemented, reinforcing consistency in approach for all.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
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
Thorplands Primary School Farm Field Court, Northampton
“Leaders know the importance of helping pupils to quickly learn to read. Teachers and other adults teach phonics consistently well.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
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
St Blasius Shanklin Church of England Primary Academy, Isle of Wight
“Leaders have brought in a new programme to support pupils with their early reading. All staff have been trained and are experts in teaching phonics.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good