Case studies
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PSC success for six trusts working in areas of disadvantage
35% of children across the six MATs and 97 schools qualify for free school meals compared to the national average of 25.7%. The average PSC result across these trusts is 90%, 10% above the national average of 80%.
Every Child Matters Academy Trust
“Every Child Matters Academy Trust has been working with us for three years on our shared mission to cultivate true readers.”
WISE Academies
“WISE Academies joined the Trust Service in September 2024, and saw a 10% increase in their PSC average across schools in less than one year.”
Downshall Primary School – Spotlight on SEND
“With more children with SEND in mainstream education, we talked with headteacher Ian Bennett about his approach to getting every child reading.”
Hendredenny Park Primary School
“Teaching children to read is our top priority at Hendredenny Park Primary School. Over 80% consistently score over 100 in national reading assessments.”
Abercerdin Primary School
“Read Write Inc. is non-negotiable for us. It has been the constant in our school since 2011 because of the impact we see every year.”
Palmerston Primary School
“Read Write Inc. Phonics enables us to teach children to read. With their reading secure, our children then have the skills to embrace the creativity of our curriculum.”
David Ross Education Trust
Our 2025 phonics screening check (PSC) average across 23 schools was 90%. The PSC average for our pupil premium children in 2023 was 84% compared to the national average of 67%.
The Rainbow Trust, Liverpool and the North-West
“By the end of summer term, 91% of Reception children were reading simple decodable stories.”