Glossopdale School and Sixth Form, Hadfield, Derbyshire
“Reading is prioritised. Pupils make good use of the library. Well-trained staff provide
effective support to those who need help to become more fluent readers.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: N/A
Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
“[The School] are becoming experts in teaching pupils to read. Children who need help with reading are quickly identified. They get extra daily practice to close the gaps in their knowledge of sounds. The books that pupils read match the sounds that they know. Pupils across the school practise their reading every day to increase their fluency.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Shortbrook Primary School, Westfield, Sheffield
“The school uses a systematic approach to the teaching of reading. Training for staff ensures they teach pupils the sounds that letters make through consistent teaching strategies. […] books have been carefully considered to broaden pupils’ vocabulary and foster a love of reading.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Hillside Primary School, Reading, Berkshire
“The school has embedded its early reading scheme. Skilled teaching and support staff ensure pupils learn their early phonics sounds. Should a pupil start to fall behind, teachers quickly provide focused support which helps pupils catch up. […] pupils enjoy reading because they understand the books they are reading.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Town Lane Infant School, Bebington, Merseyside
“Reading has the highest priority. The phonics programme is delivered consistently well by expert staff. […] Reading books are very well matched to the sounds that pupils know. This ensures that pupils can practise reading and enjoy success. A wide range of high-quality books help pupils to develop a love of reading.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: Outstanding
South Witham Academy, Lincolnshire
“The school ensures that staff have the knowledge to deliver the school’s early reading programme. Staff make regular checks on how well pupils learn to read. This helps them to support pupils who may need help to keep up. As a result, pupils are quick to learn to read. From organising author visits to hosting ‘book-nics’, the school ensures that reading is at the heart of their work. Pupils enjoy reading and they understand its value. For example, one pupil said, ‘I need to be good at reading for the job I want to do’.”
School Inspection: Requires Improvement
Previous Inspection: Good
Iqra Primary Academy, Bradford, West Yorkshire
“The school has made sure that books and reading are ever-present for pupils. Staff in the early years read books to children with energy and enthusiasm. Children join in and complete rhymes to help with their vocabulary. Children are also taught how to read sounds in words through the phonics programme.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: N/A
Catherine Junior School, Leicester, Leicestershire
“Leaders have prioritised reading. The school supports pupils who are at an early stage of reading by providing targeted phonics teaching. Trained staff enable pupils to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to become fluent readers.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Good
Tor Bridge Primary School, Plymouth, Devon
“Children are immersed in reading as soon as they join the school. Pupils follow a well-designed phonics curriculum, which is taught precisely. If they require additional support, this is recognised quickly. Staff then take swift action to help pupils to catch up.”
School Inspection: Outstanding
Previous Inspection: N/A
Field Lane Primary School, Brighouse, West Yorkshire
“Pupils are well supported to develop a genuine love for reading as soon as they start school. Leaders provide staff with the training they need to implement the phonics programme consistently and with precision. They check regularly that pupils are keeping up. Those at risk of falling behind are supported to catch up quickly.”
School Inspection: Good
Previous Inspection: Requires Improvement