This privacy statement explains how Kennet School (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when you use our website: www.kennetschool.co.uk. As part of the Equinox Learning Trust, the school's privacy practices are governed by Trust-wide policies. To view a full set of data protection and privacy policies, please visit the Equinox Learning Trust website >>>

1. Who We Are

Kennet School is a secondary school located in the United Kingdom. It is a member of the Equinox Learning Trust. This website is intended to provide information about the school, our policies, curriculum, and school life. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected.

2. What Data We Collect

We do not actively collect personal data from visitors browsing our site. However, we may collect the following types of information in limited circumstances:

• Basic website analytics data, such as pages visited, device type, and location (collected via cookies or analytics tools)

• Personal data (e.g., name, email address) if you voluntarily complete a form on our website

We do not collect or process payment information.

3. How We Use Your Data

Any personal information submitted via forms on our website is used solely for the purpose specified—for example, responding to enquiries or processing admissions-related questions.

Website usage data may be used to help us understand how people interact with our site, so we can improve its content and structure.

4. Sharing Your Information

As a school under UK GDPR obligations, we may share personal data with:

• Local authorities and other relevant authorities (e.g., for safeguarding, pupil exclusions)

• The Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted

• Families and representatives

• Examination boards

• Health professionals supporting our students

• Emergency services, where necessary

• The police, if required for an investigation

• Other schools (e.g., when a pupil transfers)

• Universities, colleges, UCAS, and organisations involved in higher education

• Approved school systems such SIMS (management information system), ePraise (pupil behaviour (rewards and sanctions) system, FROG (virtual learning environment or ParentPay (approved payment system)

• Educational resource and analytics providers

• Travel companies for school trips

• Companies involved in work experience or career programmes

• In the event of a complaint, to respond appropriately

We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website that help us improve your browsing experience and understand how our website is used. We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly

• Analyse how users interact with our site so we can improve performance

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allos you to:

• See what cookies are stored
• Delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies.

However, disabling necessary cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

For more information on specific cookies, please see the  'Cookies Use' information below.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict how we use your data

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy statement or how we handle your data, please contact:

Kennet School
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 4LL
Email: dpo@kennetschool.co.uk
Phone: 01635 862121

Cookies Used

Necessary

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.