Royston St John Baptist Church of England Primary, South Yorkshire

“Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Children begin to learn to read as soon as they start in Reception. Adults teach phonics sessions well. Pupils read every day. Books are well matched to pupils’ abilities”.

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement

Waterwells Primary Academy, Quedgeley, Gloucester

“Leaders ensure that pupils learn to read well. Staff have secure knowledge of phonics. This means that they are confident to teach pupils how to segment sounds and blend words.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement

Handforth Grange Primary, Wilmslow, Cheshire

“Leaders have improved the way that phonics is taught. They have introduced a new phonics programme. Leaders make sure that staff are trained to deliver this programme well.”

School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding

Broadclyst Community Primary School, Broadclyst, Exeter

“Leaders have embedded a highly effective early reading programme. This enables children in Nursery to learn about sounds and early writing skills, preparing them for deeper learning in Reception. As a result, pupils in key stage 1 are eager and successful readers”.

School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding

Kents Hill Park all-through school, Milton Keynes

“From the minute they join the school, children in early years learn to read. Well-trained staff teach phonics. Children quickly pick up the sounds they need to know”.

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:

Jerounds Primary Academy, Harlow, Essex

“Teachers check regularly how well pupils are learning to read. They put extra help in
place straight away for pupils who need it, so they do not fall behind.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:

Fairway Primary School and Children’s Centre, North London

“Pupils learn to read fluently. This is because leaders have carefully planned the reading curriculum. Teachers are trained to teach phonics well. They check the letters and sounds pupils know and remember”.

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Pye Green Academy Rosehill, Cannock, Staffordshire

“Leaders prioritise reading. Leaders have ensured that staff are well trained to teach reading and phonics. Teachers ensure that pupils learn sounds in a logical order”.

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Ashleigh CofE Primary School, Barnstaple, Devon

“From Nursery to key stage 2, teachers are consistent in their approach to the teaching of phonics. Pupils learn their letters and sounds quickly”.

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection:

Jupiter Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

“They are passionate about reading and it is a high priority. Everyone understands the school’s approach. Staff are well trained and confident in teaching phonics.”

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good