Bishop Bronescombe CofE School, Cornwall

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement
 
“Staff ensure pupils have appropriate books, matched to the sounds that pupils know. These books help pupils to become confident and fluent readers.”

Wallington Primary School, Wallington

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: –
 
“Leaders provide appropriate extra reading and phonics teaching for those pupils who need it. This support helps these pupils to catch up quickly.”

John Randall Primary School, Telford

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement
 
“Leaders prioritise reading. They make sure that staff are well trained. As a result, phonics is well taught.”

Horsted Infant School, Kent

School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
 
“Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), do well in reading. They develop the confidence and skills required to become fluent readers.”

Chapel St Leonards Primary School, Skegness

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: –
 
“Staff make sure that pupils learn to read as quickly as possible. They teach reading well. Pupils who need more help with reading have extra phonics sessions when needed.”

Boughton Leigh Infant school, Warwickshire

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
 
“Leaders ensure that all staff follow a consistent and effective approach to the teaching of phonics. They assess pupils regularly.”

Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy, Redruth

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
 
“Through carefully chosen books and regular practice, pupils, who may have experienced frustration in the past, are now systematically developing the skills they need to read.”

Carmountside Primary Academy, Staffordshire

School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement.
 
“Leaders have got it right when it comes to teaching pupils to read. Staff are experts in teaching phonics.”

Ramridge Primary School, Luton

School inspection: Good
Previous inspection: Good
 
“All staff have had effective training to be reading experts. This is supporting all pupils to succeed.”

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