Reading Plus Awards: winners announcement
We’re proud to showcase this year’s Reading Plus Winners. Congratulations to all!
The results are in!
We’re thrilled to recognize the outstanding schools, teachers, and students who’ve gone above and beyond with Reading Plus this academic year (2024/25).
From remarkable improvements in reading fluency to inspiring levels of engagement, these achievements reflect the unwavering dedication of educators who champion reading in their schools every day.
Discover the full list of our 2024–25 Reading Plus winners:

Prizes
All winners will be awarded with a personalised certificate to commemorate their achievement, a trophy and a £25 Amazon voucher as a token of appreciation. Terms and conditions can be found here.RP awards 2025. Terms and conditions.pdf
KS2 WINNERS
STUDENT AWARDS
- Reading Plus Star of the Year (KS2 Pupil)
Adam Garner - Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School
Finalists:
Briannelys Mateo Reyes - Newland St John
Armaan Ahmed - Stepney Primary School
- Most Effort on Reading Plus (KS2 Pupil)
Finley Welsby - Halewood Church of England Primary School
Finalists:
Emma Smith - St James CoFE
Aayaan Bilal - Oasis Academy Fir Vale
- Best Usage (outside of class) (KS2 Pupil)
Olivia Barrett - Knop Law Primary School
Finalists:
Ben Dixon - Newminster Middle School
Aoife C - Oakfield Junior School
- Vocabulary Star of the Year (KS2 Pupil)
Saadi Arain - Oasis Academy Fir Vale
- Most Words Read by a Pupil (KS2 Pupil)
Luke Lees - Poppleton Ousebank
Finalists:
Alfie Dixon - Knop Law Primary
- Reading Plus Most Improved Pupil (KS2 Pupil)
Olivia Wright - Sunnyside Spencer Academy
Finalist
Aidan Madgwick - Newminster Middle School
Eogen McGuire - Our Lady Star of the Sea Primary School
EDUCATOR AWARDS
- Reading Plus Teacher of the Year (KS2)
David Barker - The Oaklands Primary School
Finalist:
Sarah Briggs - Newland St John
- Reading Plus Teaching Support Staff of the Year (KS2)
Claire Davies, HLTA/Intervention Lead - St. Bede's Catholic Primary School
School and Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Awards
- Reading Plus Multi-Academy Trust of the Year
Summit Learning Trust
- Reading Plus School of the Year (KS2)
Croxby Primary
- Long-standing Partner School
Broadacre Primary School
DATA-BASED AWARDS
- Most words read on average as a school 80%+ (KS2)
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
- Most average reading lessons 80%+ (most usage) (KS2)
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
- Most progress achieved (average level gains) (KS2)
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
DAISY EDUCATION INITIATIVES
- Reading Plus Champion of the Year
Charlie Bielby - Croxby Primary
- Most Engaged School on Social Media
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary
- Most Engaged Reading Plus School (KS2)
St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
KS3/4 WINNERS
STUDENT AWARDS
- Reading Plus Star of the Year (KS3/4 Student)
Elodie Neale - Bohunt Horsham
Finalist:
CJ Burt - The Key Education Centre
Holly Van Miert - Fred Longworth High School
- Most Effort on Reading Plus (KS3/4 Student)
Dylan Lambert - Bridlington School
Finalist:
Dolshi Rani - Grove Academy
- Best Usage (outside of class) (KS3/4 Student)
Judah Holbrook - Burlington House School
Finalist:
Mya-Louise Maxwell - Bexhill Academy
- Vocabulary Star of the Year (KS3/4 Student)
Hayyan Asghar - Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
Finalist:
Sasha James-Gadd - Bexhill Academy
- Most Words Read by a Student (KS3/4 Student)
Mia Ramsden - St George's School - A Church of England Academy
Finalist:
Aaleyah Luckhurst - Alde Valley Academy
Amari Aziz - Bolder Academy
- Reading Plus Most Improved Student (KS3/4 Student)
Alfie Holmes - St George's School - A Church of England Academy
Finalists:
Enrique Robeiro - Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
Katie Harper - Lady Lumley's
EDUCATOR AWARDS
- Reading Plus Teacher of the Year (KS3/4)
Alex Baugh: Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum Implementation and Reading – St George's School - A Church of England Academy
Finalist:
Eve Reed - Monkseaton High School
- Reading Plus Teaching Support Staff of the Year (KS3/4)
Rhea Vincent: Learning Support Assistant - The Key Education Centre
Finalist:
Gillian Hagan: Librarian, Literacy Support & Educational Visits Coordinator - St George's School - A Church of England Academy
SCHOOL AND MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST OF THE YEAR
- Reading Plus Multi-Academy Trust of the Year
Summit Learning Trust
- Reading Plus School of the Year (KS3/4)
St George's School - A Church of England Academy
DATA-BASED AWARDS
- Most words read on average as a school 80%+ (KS3/4)
Reach Academy Hanworth Park
- Most average reading lessons (most usage) (KS3/4)
St George's School a Church of England Academy
- Most progress achieved (average level gains) (KS3/4)
Reach Academy Hanworth Park
- Most Engaged Reading Plus School (KS3/4)
Steyning Grammar School
- Long-standing Partner School
Fred Longworth High School