Reading Plus Awards: Winners announcement
We’re proud to showcase this year’s Reading Plus Award winners. Congratulations to all!
The results are in...
We’re thrilled to recognise the outstanding schools, teachers and students who’ve gone above and beyond with Reading Plus this academic year (2025/26).
From remarkable improvements in reading levels to inspiring levels of engagement, these achievements reflect the unwavering dedication of young learners and educators who champion reading in their schools every day.
Discover the full list of our Reading Plus Award winners:
DATA AWARDS
Highest Average Reading Rate Gain
- Fatfield Academy (KS2)
- Chiltern Academy (KS3/4)
Highest Average Reading Lessons at 80%+ Comprehension
- Farley Junior Academy (KS2)
- St George's School a Church of England Academy (KS3/4)
Strongest Combination of Comprehension and Progress
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (KS2)
STUDENT AWARDS
Reading Plus Star of the Year
- Max Sculley - St Paul's Catholic Primary School (KS2)
- Sienna Dell - Burlington House School (KS3/4)
Most Words Read by a Pupil
- Aleena Szczepanska - St Thomas' CE Primary School (KS2)
- Hamithra Prapakar - Chiltern Academy (KS3/4)
Reading Plus Outstanding Progress
- Kiyro Baker - Sunnyside Spencer Academy (KS2)
- Diya Patel - The Mandeville School (KS3/4)
Reading Plus Champion of the Year
- Tilly Bower - Liberty Academy
SCHOOL AWARDS
Reading Plus School of the Year
- St Thomas' CE Primary School (KS2)
- The Mandeville School (KS3/4)
Reading Plus Staff Member of the Year
- Angela Davis - Killamarsh Junior School (KS2)
- Rachel Reshat - Marriotts School Stevenage (KS3/4)
Most Engaged Reading Plus School
- Dixons Silver Springs Primary
SPECIAL MENTIONS
For students...
- Aleeyah Akinbodu - Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue (KS2)
- Emma Ellwood - Manor Church of England Academy (KS3)
- Olivia Oworu - Holy Spirit Primary Catholic School (KS2)
- Louis Green - St George's School (KS3)
- Rina O - Carr Lodge Academy (KS2)
- Sara Lahu - Culloden Primary Academy (KS2)
- Nishaali Linganathan - St George's School, A Church of England Academy (KS3)
For schools and educators...
- Killamarsh Junior School (KS2)
- St George's School (KS3)
- Ali Asghar - Ladypool Primary School (KS2)
- Joanne Betts - Brinsworth Academy (KS3)
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. Those who received a special mention will receive a certificate. Terms and conditions can be found here.