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.”
Woodland Primary School, Kingston-upon-Hull
School inspection: Good
Previous inspection: Requires improvement
“Staff are accurate in their assessment of how pupils are getting on with their reading.”
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.”
Harris Primary Academy Kent House, London
School inspection: Outstanding
Previous inspection: Outstanding
“Leaders provide additional weekly masterclass sessions for staff who teach phonics. This means that every pupil learns to read with an expert.”
Gorse Ride Junior School, Wokingham
School inspection: Good
Previous inspection: Requires improvement
“Leaders are determined that every pupil will read fluently. Pupils who need support have daily practice from the school’s expert teaching team.”