Reading lists:
Children at Thorpepark are exposed to quality books and text from the day they start to the day they leave.
Reading is a life skill that we believe every child will learn and develop at our school.
We embed a culture of learning to read and then reading to learn.
Please find our reading lists below arranged in year group order:
“Leaders, including the trust, ensure that pupil, parent and staff well-being is a top priority.”
“By the end of key stage 2 pupils have secure knowledge in English and mathematics.”
“Leaders know the pupils, their families and the community very well.”
“Pupils understand how to keep their minds and bodies healthy.”
“Lots of initiatives are in place to encourage pupils’ love of reading.”
“Leaders have designed the curriculum to develop pupils’ sense of belonging, identity and pride in being from Hull.”
“Children in the early years get off to a good start.”
“Parents work in partnership with leaders and staff.”
“Pupils learn about people and places from their local area in all subjects.”
“Leaders prioritise pupils’ well-being.”
“Many parents appreciate the adult learning and volunteering opportunities available to them.”
“Pupil ambassadors check on other pupils’ well-being.”
“Leaders are committed to and highly skilled in supporting pupils who struggle to manage their own behaviour.”
“Leaders have ensured that the teaching of reading is strong.”
“Pupils are empathetic and show understanding of other pupils’ needs.”
“Pupils enjoy being active citizens and getting paid in credits they can spend in the school shop.”
“Pupils love the ‘Thorpepark 50’.”
“There is a truly inclusive ethos.”
“Pupils learn the importance of contributing to their community.”
“Pupils are well prepared for secondary education.”
“Pupil mentors support younger pupils and those new to the school.”
“The curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well designed.”
“Extra-curricular clubs are carefully chosen to stretch individual pupils’ talents in music, sport and other areas, including sewing.”
“The school’s offer for pupils’ personal development is exceptional.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn.”
“Pupils often benefit from bespoke plans which are matched to their needs.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn. They enjoy lessons and they achieve well.”
“Pupils thrive at Thorpepark Academy.”
“Pupils know ways to raise their own self-esteem and that of others.”
“Pupils are exposed to a wide range of high-quality books.”
