Equality Information & Objectives

Last reviewed: September 2025  

Next review: September 2026
Leads:

• Mr O. Jennings (Headteacher)
• Mrs A. Rantell - Assistant Headteacher / SENDCo
• Ms Lisa Risby - Assistant Headteacher /Community Welfare Lead 
• Governor Lead Lisa Tomkins(LAC)

1) Our Equality Commitment

At Nightingale Primary School, our vision—Unlocking the full potential in everyone—guides our work to ensure equity of opportunity, inclusive practice, and high expectations for all. We comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty to:

• eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation;

• advance equality of opportunity;

• foster good relations across all protected characteristics.

Our overarching principles and responsibilities are set out in the Equality Policy (2022–2026), reviewed annually by leaders and governors.

2) School Context & Equality Information (census: autumn 2025)

School profile

• One-form entry primary (Nursery to Year 6), Maritime Academy Trust.

• Pupils on roll: 218 (Full-time 197; Part-time 21).

• NC year-group totals (FT): Y6 29 | Y5 29 | Y4 30 | Y3 27 | Y2 30 | Y1 27 | Reception 30 | Nursery (N2) 16.

• Age bands: Ages 5–10 = 172 FT; Under-5s = 25 FT + 21 PT (46 total).

• Governance: Academy (company/charitable status); LA code 203; Establishment no. 2902; contact: info@nightingale-maritime.org.

Language and diversity

• First language: English 120; EAL profile includes Romanian 17, Somali 9, Nepali 7, Portuguese 6, Tamil 5, Urdu 4, Arabic 3, Pashto 3, Albanian 3, Spanish 5, plus other single-figure languages.

• Pupils represent 20+ languages and a broad range of ethnic and cultural heritages.

Disadvantage / FSM

• FSM on census day: 79 pupils (unique pupils with any period of FSM in current census also 79).

• Service children: 1; Top-up funding: 1.

SEN profile

• EHCP (E): 6 | SEN Support (K): 26 | Total SEN: 32 | No SEN: 186.

• No pupils in SEN unit or resourced provision.

Attendance (DfE census, Summer 2025)

• Pupils 5–15 on roll at least one session: 176.

• Overall absence: 3.38% (authorised 0.43%; unauthorised 2.95%).

• Persistent absence (termly measure): 18 pupils (10.53%).

• No suspensions or permanent exclusions recorded for Spring/Summer 2025.

Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) on census day

• Reception 28/30 taking lunch; Y1 24/27; Y2 30/30 (FSM eligible within those cohorts: R=4; Y1=6; Y2=13).

Corroborating evidence (in-year)

• Attendance trend and PP impact are monitored termly; 2024–25 shows improved attendance and equitable outcomes for disadvantaged learners.

3) How We Meet the Duty

• Curriculum inclusion: diverse texts, global and local narratives, and representative role models across subjects.

• Adaptive teaching & oracy: structured talk (DRDR), targeted language programmes, and scaffolded access to learning for EAL/SEND.

• Data-driven intervention: termly analysis of attainment, attendance and participation by group; swift support where gaps emerge.

• Behaviour, safeguarding, anti-bullying: consistent application; prejudice-related incidents recorded and addressed.

• Workforce equality: fair recruitment, development and progression; staff training on inclusion and bias.

• Community & culture: celebration of key cultural/faith events; pupil-led social action builds cohesion and belonging.

4) Equality Objectives (2024–2026)

5) Roles & Responsibilities

• Governors: set and monitor objectives; assure compliance.

• Headteacher/SLT: lead equality strategy, monitor impact, report to LAC and Trust.

• All staff: model inclusive practice; challenge discrimination; ensure equitable participation.

6) Review, Monitoring & Publication

• Objectives reviewed termly (SLT) and annually (LAC); published each September.

• Equality data informs the School Development Plan, Pupil Premium Strategy, and Attendance Action Plan.

• Policy & supporting documents:

  • Nightingale Equality Policy (2022–2027).

  • Attendance analysis (2024–25).

  • Pupil Premium Impact (2024–25).

7) Trust-Level Commitment

We align with Maritime Academy Trust’s Equality & Diversity principles and reporting. The Trust policy is signposted from this page.