Statement of Intent 

At Bakewell Methodist Academy, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and ensuring that all members of our school community are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. 

As part of Epworth Education Trust, we recognise our responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED). We actively seek to remove barriers, improve outcomes and create a culture where everyone feels valued and able to flourish. 

The Public Sector Equality Duty 

In carrying out our functions, the school must have due regard to the need to: 

Eliminate discrimination – We work to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and prejudice through our policies, curriculum, staff training and behaviour expectations. 

Advance equality of opportunity – We seek to identify and remove barriers which may prevent children, staff or families from participating fully in school life and achieving their potential. 

Foster good relations – We promote understanding, respect and positive relationships between people of different backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and experiences. 

School Equality Information 

To support our work in meeting the Public Sector Equality Duty, the school reviews and monitors information relating to our pupils and school community. 

School Context 

Bakewell Methodist Academy is a one-form entry school with 53 children on roll.  The school is judged to be 'Requires Improvement' by OFSTED in September 2021 and 'Good' by SIAMS in May 2023.

The academy buildings are on two levels. There is one accessible toilet within the main school. The building is well maintained and all areas and classrooms have disabled access. 

Characteristic	Number (Spring Term 2025)
Total Number of children	53
Number of pupils	53
Female	32
Male	21
Mobility of school population	Inbound - TBC Outbound -TBC
Pupils eligible for FSM	22
Deprivation Stats	TBC
SEND stats	TBC
Disability Stats	TBC
Pupils who speak English as an additional language stats	TBC

Protected and Vulnerable Groups 

The school monitors and reports on information relating to: 

• Pupils with SEND 

• Disabled pupils 

• Disadvantaged pupils 

• Pupils eligible for Free School Meals 

• Pupils with English as an Additional Language 

• Children in Care and Previously Looked After Children 

• Other vulnerable groups identified through school monitoring 

This information helps us identify barriers to achievement, attendance, participation and wellbeing and informs our school improvement priorities. 

Workforce and Governance Diversity 

The Trust collects and monitors workforce and governor diversity information where this information has been voluntarily provided. This information is reviewed in an anonymised format to help identify trends, monitor representation and support equality of opportunity in recruitment, progression and governance.