Lyne and Longcross Church of England (Aided) Primary School is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all members of our school community. Our Christian vision and values of Faith, Courage and Respect, underpin our inclusive approach to education and school life.

This page explains how the school meets its duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and provides our annual equality information update.

Under the Equality Act 2010, schools are required to have due regard to the need to:

• Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation
• Advance equality of opportunity
• Foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not

These duties apply to all aspects of school life, including admissions, curriculum, behaviour, staffing, governance and engagement with parents and the wider community.

The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination on the basis of the following characteristics:

• Disability
• Race
• Sex
• Religion or belief
• Sexual orientation
• Gender reassignment
• Pregnancy and maternity

(Age and marriage/civil partnership apply to staff only.)

Schools are required to publish non‑confidential equality information annually to demonstrate how they are meeting the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Number of pupils on roll at the school: 206
Age of pupils: 4-11

Information on pupils by protected characteristics

The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics. Every person has several of the protected characteristics, so the Act protects everyone against unfair treatment.

In order to ensure that all pupils are protected from discrimination, the school collects information on protected characteristics.

Information on other groups of pupils

In addition to pupils with protected characteristics, we gather further information on the following groups of pupils:

• Pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM)
• Pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
• Young carers
• Looked after children
• Other vulnerable groups

It may be possible to identify individuals from the information provided when the number of pupils with a particular characteristic is low and the information is sensitive personal information. In these cases we have indicated this by an asterisk*.  

Gender: 54.4% Male, 45.6% Female

Pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM): 16.0%

Pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN): 17.0%

Pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL): 11.7%

Looked After Children: *

Young Carers: *

• The school has a clear zero‑tolerance approach to discriminatory language or behaviour.
• All incidents of bullying or prejudice‑related behaviour are recorded and addressed in line with the Behaviour Policy and Anti‑Bullying Policy.
• Incidents and patterns are monitored by senior leaders and governors to inform staff training and curriculum planning.

• The school monitors participation, attendance, behaviour and progress to identify and address any barriers to learning.
• Reasonable adjustments are made to support pupils with disabilities.
• Pupils with additional needs, including SEND, receive targeted support and appropriate provision.

• Equality, diversity and respect are promoted through Collective Worship, PSHE, RE and the wider curriculum.
• Pupils are encouraged to value difference and challenge stereotypes.
• The Junior Leadership Team provides opportunities for pupil voice and participation in school decision‑making.

Disability is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. The school meets its duties by:

• Making reasonable adjustments where required
• Providing graduated SEND support
• Working in partnership with parents, carers and external professionals

Further information can be found on our SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) page.

Schools are required to publish Equality Objectives at least every four years and report progress annually.

• Equality objectives are monitored through the School Development Plan
• Equality considerations inform policy review, curriculum development and staff training
• Governors review progress as part of their oversight responsibilities

• The Governing Body monitors compliance with equality legislation
• The Headteacher is responsible for ensuring equality duties are met in practice
• A named member of staff and a named governor (Matthew Hobbs) oversee equality matters

The following documents support our equality work:

• Equality Policy, Objectives and Accessibility Plan
• Behaviour Policy
• Anti‑Bullying Policy
• SEND Information Report

This information is reviewed and updated annually in line with statutory requirements and current guidance.