Equality

How We Meet the Public Sector Equality Duty - September 2025

Bracken Hill School is a generic special school located in the market town of Kirkby in Ashfield. The area has a high population of deprivation. We serve a mixed ethnic population gathered from both the local and the wider areas of the county. The school is situated in the centre of a residential area. People of white British descent largely populate the locality.

All pupils on roll have an Education, Health and Care Plan.

In September 2026:

175 pupils on roll
72% of pupils are boys and 28% are girls.
19% of pupils are from black or minority ethnic backgrounds
8.6% of pupils have English as an additional language
44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals
37.1% of pupils are eligible for pupil premium

School population:

EYFS - 0.6%
KS1 - 8%
KS2 - 28.6%
KS3 - 33.1%
KS4 - 18.3%
KS5 - 11.4%

Staff within the school are predominantly female and white British.

Objective	Protected Characteristics	Success Criteria
Reduce inequalities in achievement and outcomes	Disability, Race, Sex	Termly analysis of attainment and progress data by protected characteristic. Identified gaps addressed through targeted interventions. Annual governor reporting on equality outcomes. Aspirational outcomes achieved from individual starting points.
Promote respect, diversity and inclusion across the school community	Race, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Reassignment	Diversity reflected in curriculum, assemblies and enrichment. Protected characteristics positively represented. Discriminatory incidents recorded and addressed. Pupil voice demonstrates understanding of equality and inclusion.
Improve access, participation and inclusion for all pupils	Disability	Visits and activities planned to maximise participation. Accessibility reviewed annually. High participation in all aspects of school life. Positive feedback from pupils, families and professionals. Participation data shows no significant disparities between groups with protected characteristics.
Develop equality awareness and inclusive practice amongst staff	All Protected Characteristics	Regular equality, diversity and inclusion training. Staff confidently challenge discrimination. Equality reflected in policies and development plans. Fair and inclusive recruitment and employment practices.