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

Whitleigh Community Primary School, Whitleigh, Devon

“Learning to read is a priority. In recent months, all staff have refreshed their knowledge and received up-to-date training on teaching children to read.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Braddock CofE Primary School, Liskeard, Cornwall

A love of reading pervades the school. Younger pupils who are at the early stages of reading quickly develop the knowledge and skills needed to secure fluency.

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

St Bernard’s RC Primary School, Manchester

“Teachers and teaching assistants are confident and well-trained in the teaching of phonics. From Reception to Year 3, leaders have taken a dynamic approach in grouping pupils according to their precise phonics need.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Linthorpe Community Primary School, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough

“Leaders place a great emphasis on reading. When necessary, teachers provide extra support to help pupils catch up quickly. As a result, pupils rapidly become confident and fluent readers.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Cherry Fields Primary School, Banbury

‘Leaders have an unequivocal ambition to provide the very best opportunities for all pupils. They are relentless in their approach in giving all children a strong start to their schooling. This includes ensuring pupils have the knowledge and skills needed to foster a love of reading.’

School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection:

East Wichel Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire

“Phonic teaching begins in Nursery. Staff’s subject knowledge is secure. They routinely check pupils’ phonic knowledge and quickly spot those who need help. Pupils’ reading books match their phonic knowledge accurately.”

School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Good

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