Ramsbury Primary School has been designated by the Department of Education as one of only thirty two English Hub schools across England. English Hub schools are some of the best performing schools in the country and they will support other schools in the teaching of phonics and reading.
The scheme, which is costing £26.3 million, will enable the thirty two Hub Schools to spread best practice and teaching techniques. This will include providing school workshops for teachers and more intensive school-to-school support for those schools who need it.
Ramsbury Primary was selected as a Hub School through a competitive process which analysed certain key factors. Excellent teaching of phonics and reading attainment results in Key Stage 1 and 2, together with an Ofsted grade of outstanding, the school’s location, the strategic leadership of the school, and its capacity to drive improvement were just some of the factors leading to Ramsbury Primary School’s selection.
Joanna Price, Head Teacher at Ramsbury, said “I am absolutely delighted that the excellence in English at Ramsbury Primary School has been recognised by the Government. As a staff, we are always striving to improve and create the best learning environment and experiences for all of our children.”
“As an English Hub, our specialist teachers will receive additional training to further develop their expertise in teaching early language and reading in Reception and Key Stage 1.”
“This will enable them to continue to provide outstanding support for the children at Ramsbury as well as working with up to 170 local primary schools, and leading to the creation of a network of excellent phonics teaching across the region.”
