Roche Community Primary School, Cornwall
School Inspection: Good
Previous inspection: Requires Improvement
“Leaders prioritise reading. They strive to develop a culture where pupils learn to read successfully and where reading is enjoyed and appreciated. Phonics is taught well.”
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.”
Ruth’s Updates
This newsletter includes: Send home Virtual classroom links for the summer and New Phonics Speed Sounds Lessons training.
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.”