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
Bradley Barton Primary School, Newton Abbot, Devon
“The culture of reading is evident in every corner of this school. Pupils are taught the necessary skills to read fluently and with understanding.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Jerome Primary School, Cannock, Staffordshire
“Leaders prioritise reading. Recent staff training allows staff to expertly teach phonics.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
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
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside
“Leaders’ intentions for reading to be the beating heart of the curriculum are fully realised. Staff have expertise in the teaching of reading.”
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
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: