Whitgreave Primary School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

“Children meet with success as readers because staff know and follow the school’s reading programme closely. Pupils who need extra help are expertly supported by skilled staff and access the right resources.”

School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding

Sutton Oak C of E Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside

“Staff are suitably trained to teach the phonics programme. New teachers also get the support that they need to teach phonics accurately and with consistency. Teachers check pupils’ phonics knowledge regularly.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Singlewell Primary School, Gravesend, Kent

Leaders ensure that reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Leaders have developed staff’s expertise through training and coaching. This means that staff are confident in their practice.

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Dunbury Church of England Academy, Blandford Forum, Dorset

“Staff know exactly which sounds children are finding tricky. Rapid, precise help makes sure children do not fall behind. Children enjoy learning to write the letters for the sounds they are learning. They know how reading and writing connect.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Gorton Primary School, Gorton, Manchester

“New arrivals to the school, including pupils who speak English as an additional language, begin to learn phonics quickly and successfully.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:

Carrwood Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire

“Leaders have chosen a phonics programme that meets the needs of all their pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All staff receive regular training and coaching sessions.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement

Litherland Moss Primary School, Liverpool

“The early reading and phonics curriculums are implemented well by skilled teachers and teaching assistants.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

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