St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Okehampton, Devon
“Reading is a priority. Leaders expect that every pupil will be a fluent reader by the end of Year 2. Children in the early years get off to a flying start.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
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
Temple Sutton Primary School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
“Teachers are quick to spot when pupils are falling behind in their reading. Leaders provide further support to help pupils catch up.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
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