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
Barkston and Syston CofE Primary School, Grantham, Lincolnshire
“Staff teach phonics and early reading well. Staff have received extensive training and have high levels of expertise. Leaders ensure that pupils who need extra support get it promptly.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
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
Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary College, Spinkhill, Sheffield
“Leaders have ensured that early reading is taught systematically. Staff are well trained in, and passionate about, helping pupils to learn to read. Staff make regular checks to identify pupils who need extra help and ensure that they receive it.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Brooksward School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
“Staff have expert knowledge of phonics and teach the scheme well. They regularly check pupils’ understanding and take swift action to put in place effective activities so all pupils can keep up.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Glen Park Primary School, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon
“All staff ensure that reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Children in Reception make an excellent start in learning to read. This continues as they move through the school. Pupils progress securely through the phonics programme.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Good
Dovedale Primary School, Long Eaton, Notts
“Leaders and teachers regularly check how well pupils are reading. Any pupils falling behind quickly catch up.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
The Park Primary School, Kingswood, Bristol
“Reading is a priority for all staff. Children begin learning phonics as soon as they start school. Staff regularly check if pupils are keeping up with the reading programme. If pupils fall behind, they receive the support they need to catch up quickly.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good