Christ Church CE Primary school, London

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
 
“Teachers are trained well and have lots of expertise in teaching pupils to read. Teachers check pupils’ progress regularly.”

Barnby Dun Primary Academy, Doncaster

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
 
“Over time, pupils blend sounds with increasing speed and accuracy. This is because staff ensure pupils have lots of practice.”

Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy, East Sussex

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
 
“Regular and carefully structured teaching from staff who are experts helps children to rapidly master their phonics skills.”

Ark Burlington Danes Academy, London

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement
 
“Phonics is also taught to older pupils if they need to develop their fluency in reading. Leaders prioritise reading.”

Gallions Primary School, East London

“Reading is an absolute priority. Leaders are experts in early reading. They lead by example and make sure that staff are well trained and confident in delivering the phonics programme”.

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good

Sporle Church of England Primary Academy, Norfolk

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement
 
“Leaders have placed learning to read at the heart of the school’s curriculum. Staff have suitable expertise to teach pupils to read.”

Lyncrest Primary School, Northampton

School inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
 
“Parents and carers value the support they receive so they can help their child to learn to read.”

Bryn St Peter’s CofE Primary School, Lancashire

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
 
“Children and pupils develop secure phonics knowledge. Any pupils who struggle with reading are well supported so that they keep up with their peers”

Broom Cottages Primary and Nursery, Ferryhill

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement
 
“The few pupils who are not fluent readers in key stage 2 receive regular phonics teaching. These pupils say that this is helping them to be more confident readers.”

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