Steyning Grammar School has won a national award for helping students to improve their reading skills.
The school was named the Most Engaged School (Key Stage 3 and 4) in the Reading Plus Awards 2025.
Reading Plus is an online reading programme, used by more than 1,400 schools in the UK.
It is designed to help improve students’ literacy skills, comprehension and reading speed.
The judges highlighted the amount of reading Steyning Grammar students had completed during the course of this academic year at home and in school and participation by staff and students in reading challenges and competitions.
The school’s Literacy and Numeracy lead, Mel King said:
“Winning the award is a wonderful achievement and a testament to the commitment of our fabulous teachers and dedicated students.
“Reading is so vital to young people’s prospects because it fosters cognitive development, enhances communication skills, and broadens perspectives, all of which are essential for academic achievement, career prospects, and personal well-being.”
Year 7 student Alice said: “I love reading, my favourite books are The Hunger Games series
Because they are futuristic and I really like relaxing with a book before bed.”
Ava said: “I’ve always liked reading but I think I have improved quite a bit in Year 7. I don’t just stick to one kind of book, I like lots of different kinds.”
Freddie added: “I’m really into the Loki Series. I have read and re-read all of them several times.”
