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:
Spurcroft Primary, Thatcham, Berkshire
“From the start of Nursery, children are supported effectively to recognise different sounds. This prepares them well for learning to read as they move into Reception. Staff sharply focus on expanding children’s vocabulary, including by routinely reading stories aloud”.
Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy, Slough
“Leaders have invested significantly in the professional development of all staff to teach phonics. This has resulted in a staff team who are experts in teaching children to learn to read”.
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: