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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Accessibility Statement

At St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, we believe that everyone is precious and loved by God and should be able to participate fully in the life of our school community.

Our vision calls us to nurture and empower one another to flourish and to let God’s light shine through all that we do. This commitment includes making sure that our information, communication and digital services are as accessible as possible to pupils, parents and carers, staff, governors and visitors.

We want everyone who uses our website to be able to find, understand and use the information they need, regardless of disability, additional need or the technology they use.

This accessibility statement applies to the website of St Mary’s Church of England Primary School at www.stmarys.islington.sch.uk.

Using this website

We aim to make our website as accessible and straightforward to use as possible.

This means that, wherever possible, users should be able to:

  • zoom in without text becoming difficult to read or disappearing from the screen

  • navigate the website using a keyboard

  • use screen-reading and speech-recognition software

  • understand the structure and content of pages through clear headings and straightforward language

  • access images with appropriate alternative text where this is needed

  • follow links which clearly describe their destination

  • access school information in an alternative format where required.

We recognise that accessibility is not simply about meeting a technical standard. It is about removing barriers so that people can participate fully in our school community.

Technical information about this website's accessibility

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

The website is being reviewed against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard.

Compliance status

This website is currently partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances described below.

We are continuing to review both the structure of the website and the documents published on it so that barriers can be identified and addressed.

Content that may not currently be fully accessible

We know that some parts of the website may not yet be fully accessible.

These may include:

  • some older PDF and Word documents which may not be fully structured for use with screen readers

  • older documents which may contain scanned text or tables that are difficult for assistive technology to interpret

  • some images published historically which may not have appropriate alternative text

  • some older pages where headings, links or page structure may not meet current accessibility standards

  • documents supplied to the school by third parties which may not have been created in a fully accessible format

  • some video or multimedia content which may not yet include captions, transcripts or audio descriptions.

We are reviewing existing content and will prioritise information which is most frequently used by families and the school community.

New documents and website content will, wherever reasonably possible, be created and published with accessibility considered from the outset.

What we are doing to improve accessibility

Accessibility forms part of our wider commitment to inclusion at St Mary’s.

We are working to improve accessibility by:

  • reviewing the website against WCAG 2.2 AA requirements

  • improving the accessibility of new PDF and Word documents before they are published

  • using clear headings and accessible page structures

  • providing meaningful alternative text for images where appropriate

  • using descriptive wording for hyperlinks

  • avoiding unnecessary use of images containing text

  • reviewing colour contrast and readability

  • providing captions or transcripts for significant new video content where appropriate

  • removing or replacing outdated documents where more accessible versions can be provided

  • regularly reviewing key statutory information to make sure that it remains accessible, accurate and up to date.

We will continue to develop this work as part of our commitment to Nurture, Aspire, Compassion and Empower, ensuring that accessibility is understood as part of enabling every member of our community to flourish.

Documents and alternative formats

Some information on our website is provided as downloadable PDF or Word documents.

If you need information from this website in a different format, for example:

  • an accessible PDF

  • large print

  • an editable electronic document

  • a simplified format

  • information read aloud or explained to you

please contact the school office.

We will consider individual needs and will make reasonable efforts to provide information in an accessible alternative format.

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of our website.

If you find an accessibility problem that is not listed in this statement, believe that we are not meeting accessibility requirements, or are unable to access information that you need, please contact us:

St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
Fowler Road
London
N1 2EP

Telephone: 020 7359 1870
Email: school@stmarys.islington.sch.uk

Please tell us:

  • which page or document you are trying to access

  • the nature of the accessibility problem

  • what format or adjustment would help you.

We will consider your request and aim to respond as soon as reasonably possible.

Visiting St Mary’s

Accessibility also extends beyond our website.

If you are planning to visit the school and have an accessibility requirement, please contact the school office in advance so that we can discuss any arrangements or reasonable adjustments that may help you to access the school safely and comfortably.

Further information about physical access to the school and our approach to accessibility can be found in our Accessibility Plan.

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.

If you are not satisfied with how we respond to an accessibility complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for advice and support.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 25 September 2026.

It will be reviewed at least annually and whenever there is a significant change to the school website.

The school is undertaking a review of the website against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard. The statement will be updated following that review to record the method and date of testing and any further identified accessibility issues.

Next review: September 2027

At St Mary’s, accessibility is part of our commitment to recognising the dignity and worth of every person. We want our school, our information and our communication to be welcoming and accessible so that everyone can participate, contribute and flourish.

Let God’s light shine through us.

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