Park End Primary School, Middlesbrough
“Pupils respond well to the routine and demand of learning to read through phonics. Well-trained staff use assessment to quickly identify pupils that fall behind.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
St Marie’s School, Sheffield
“Pupils’ eyes light up when they talk about reading. They are eager to share their opinions about the books they are reading and their views on the work of different authors. This stems from the passion that staff have for reading.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Churchfield Primary, Edmonton, London
“Reading is a key priority and strength in the school. Leaders have trained staff well to help pupils become fluent and accurate readers. Teachers promote a love for reading in every class.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:
Robinswood Primary Academy, Matson, Gloucestershire
“Reading is a priority in the school. Children in Reception learn phonics as soon as they begin at the school”.
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Inadequate
Norman Pannell Primary School, Liverpool
“Leaders have ensured that there is a consistent approach to the teaching of early reading. All staff have been well trained to teach phonics. If pupils struggle with their reading, leaders make sure support is put into place immediately”.
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Mountjoy School, Beaminster, Dorset (special school for pupils aged 3-19)
Leaders and adults share the aspiration that, where able, pupils will become at least functional readers by the time they leave school. Staff receive training in the teaching of phonics and early reading. Leaders provide regular support and guidance.
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Ainthorpe Primary School, Hull
Well-trained staff ensure a consistent approach to how children learn to read and write. Those pupils who need additional help benefit from effective support. As a result, all pupils quickly learn to read.
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Millbrook Park Primary School, North London
“Phonics teaching is introduced to children from the start of Nursery. Leaders use pupils’ assessment information rigorously to identify and support pupils who need to catch up.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Westbury Infant School, Westbury, Wiltshire
“Leaders have recently revised the school’s phonics programme. All staff benefit from the training they receive to teach phonics well. Children begin phonics as soon as they start school.”
Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Old Ford Primary, East London
“Early reading is planned and taught extremely well. Starting in Nursery, children are helped to recognise the sounds that letters make. This is built on effectively in Reception, and in Years 1 and 2, so that pupils become fluent readers”.
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: