Ebor Gardens Primary School in Leeds has followed the American literacy programme, Success For All, for three years. This year 100 per cent of pupils achieved Level 2 or above in Key Stage 1 tests, compared to 40 per cent in 2000/01.
Children are grouped according to their ability not age.
They are assessed every eight weeks and moved on a level if they are ready.
The school said refugee and asylum-seeker children, who make up a quarter of its population, have benefited because interaction in the lessons improves their English at great speed.
The literacy scheme was introduced as part of an education action zone initiative, led by education charity Learning Partnerships.
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