King Athlestan Primary School, Surrey
School Inspection: Good
Previous inspection: Good
“All staff are extremely well trained. They have secure subject knowledge. They make appropriate adaptations to lessons for those who have fallen behind.”
Rutherford House School, London
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
“Staff are skilled in teaching phonics and follow a consistent approach. They appreciate the help they get from leaders to do this.”
Pensby Primary School, Mersyside
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
“Leaders know that reading is pupils’ passport to success for all areas of learning. Consequently, reading is placed at the heart of the school’s curriculum.”
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.”
Freezywater St George’s CofE VA Primary School, London
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
“Pupils who struggle with reading receive extra support to help them catch up quickly.”
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.”