Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School, Morecambe, Lancashire
“As pupils begin to read independently, staff ensure that their reading books are closely matched to the letter sounds that pupils are learning in class. This helps the vast majority of pupils to become fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.”
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
St Anne’s (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School, Liverpool
“Staff support children and pupils, who fall behind, to catch up quickly. Children and pupils have access to suitable books that help them to practise the sounds that they have learned”.
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Astrea Academy Sheffield (primary and secondary)
“Pupils at the earliest stages of learning to read are well supported by trained staff. Those pupils who need additional help with their reading receive the support they need. As a result, pupils quickly learn to read with confidence and fluency.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
Harold Court Primary School, Romford, Essex
“Pupils learn phonics through a structured programme, with knowledge introduced in a logical order. All staff are well trained and deliver phonics sessions in line with the programme’s expectations.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good