Equality and Diversity

Our Commitment

Our school is committed to promoting equality, celebrating diversity and ensuring that every pupil is treated with dignity and respect. We actively work to remove barriers to learning and participation so that all members of our school community can thrive.

We believe that everyone is welcome in our school.
No one is the same, but everyone is equal.

Equality Act 2010

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, the school has due regard to the need to:

  • Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation

  • Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not

  • Foster good relations between people from different backgrounds

We actively support and protect the following protected characteristics:

  • Age

  • Disability

  • Sex

  • Race

  • Religion or belief

  • Sexual orientation

  • Gender reassignment

  • Pregnancy and maternity

    Our School Community (2025–2026)

    Pupils on roll: 174

    • Male: 81%

    • Female: 19%

     

    Inclusion & Special Educational Needs (SEND)

    • EHCP: 172 pupils

    • SEN Support: 2 pupils

    As a specialist setting, we provide:

    • Individualised support

    • Reasonable adjustments

    • Inclusive teaching approaches

    This meets our duties under the Equality Act definition of disability.

    Social & Economic Equality

    Pupil Premium

    • Eligible: 63%

    • Not eligible: 37%

    Free School Meals (FSM6)

    • Eligible: 66%

    • National average: 28%

    Funding is used to reduce disadvantage and support learning, wellbeing and enrichment.

    Children Looked After

    • 10% of pupils are children looked after

    We work closely with carers and professionals to provide stability, consistency and high expectations.

    English as an Additional Language (EAL)

    • English as first language: 99%

    • EAL: 1%

    Support is provided where language needs are identified.

    Birth Profile

    • Summer-born: 45%

    • Other: 55%

    Teaching approaches reflect developmental differences to ensure fairness and progress.

    Ethnicity

    • White: 168

    • Mixed or multiple ethnic groups: 4

    • Asian / Asian British / Asian Welsh: 2

    We promote respect, understanding and celebration of diversity across school life.

    How We Promote Equality in Practice

    • Inclusive curriculum and resources

    • Personalised learning and support

    • Strong pastoral and wellbeing provision

    • Anti-bullying and behaviour policies

    • Staff training on equality and inclusion

    • Pupil voice and positive role models

    Monitoring & Review

    We regularly monitor:

    • Pupil progress and outcomes

    • Attendance and behaviour

    • Safeguarding and wellbeing

    • Access to learning and enrichment

    This ensures our approach to equality remains effective and responsive.

    DfE Equality Act - Guidance for Schools.pdf
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