The is not a quick phonics screener. It is a diagnostic reading scale requiring training. Many professionals find the Neale Analysis of Reading Ability (NARA) more common, but the HRS is valued for its brevity and free availability in certain legacy contexts.
This article is for educational guidance. The Holborn Reading Scale is a copyrighted assessment. Always ensure you have the appropriate license for your institution. Free resources listed are community-shared or publically available excerpts; users should verify the recency and reliability of norms. The is not a quick phonics screener