This website is run by The Priory Federation of Academies Trust and this statement (1^st November 2025) applies to the website of the Trust and those of its member academies. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

• change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings

• zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen

• navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software

• listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

Accessibility Features

• Responsive Design: Our website is designed to work on various devices and screen sizes, including desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.

• Keyboard Navigation: The website is navigable via keyboard to accommodate users who cannot use a mouse.

• Text Readability: We use clear and legible fonts, sufficient colour contrast, and adjustable text size to enhance readability.

• Form auto-complete: adding validation to forms enables our forms to be auto-completed.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

School exemption

• This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to ‘the exemptions’ listed below.

• primary and secondary schools or nurseries - except for the content people need in order to use their services, for example a form that lets you outline school meal preferences.

Non-compliant content

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

• most older PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software

• embedded Google Maps are not accessible within the site

• any forms with bespoke styling on the site may not be accessible

• Images, video, links, tables: If people using a screen reader or assistive technology cannot access the information, we will rectify this if notified (please contact generalenquiries@prioryfederation.co.uk).

Ongoing Efforts

We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website by:

• Screen reader compatibility: while our website has been built to include functionality that works with screen readers, we may need to make some improvements by working with our website provider.

• Keeping up-to-date: We will endeavour to keep up to date with evolving accessibility standards and best practices.

Third-Party Content

While we aim to ensure all content on our website is accessible, some third-party materials or linked resources may not fully meet accessibility standards.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you are not happy with how we respond to any issue you might raise, you are advised to contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to making its websites accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

The website is partially exempt with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard due to the exemptions and non-compliances listed above.

Need Assistance?

If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions to improve your experience, please contact us:

• Email: generalenquiries@prioryfederation.co.uk 

• Phone: (01522) 871370

• Mailing Address: The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE

When reporting an issue, please include:

• The webpage or feature, and the specific Trust or Academy site, with which you experienced difficulties.

• Your contact information (optional, if you would like a response).

Commitment to Improvement

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing an accessible online experience for all members of our community. Your feedback is essential in helping us achieve this goal.

This statement was last updated on 1^st November 2025.