Samuel Ward Academy

Equality Objectives

Equality and Diversity Objectives 2026-27

Approved by LGB Autumn 2026.

No.Lead (Who)ActionTimescaleMeasureable KPI (impact measure / goal
(Success Criteria)
Monitoring (Who)RAG
1PBU
VEL
Actively close gaps in attainment and achievement between students and all groups of students especially boys, students eligible for free-school meals, students with special educational needs and disabilities, looked after children and students from minority ethnic groups. Actions to address this gap will include a focus on reading and attendance.Summer 2027
BASICS 4+ to reach 76%
BASICS 5+ to reach 57%
BASICS 7+ to reach 20%
Average A8 to 5.1
(Progress +0.25)
Reduce and eliminate gaps – ensure statistics are in line with national percentages.
TJO
LGB
2KGE
SIR
HTY
To use enhanced tracking to effectively challenge all prejudicial language.Summer 2027Annual incremental reduction in instances of prejudicial language, or increased actions and tracking of occurrences.TJO
LGB
3HTY
KGE
Tracking engagement in extra-curricular by groups of students.Summer 2027Develop a method of registering extra-curricular clubs and activities
Overall statistics and analysis by group and encouraged greater participation by vulnerable groups.
TJO
LGB