Accessibility Statement

Last updated: 17 March 2026

1. Our Commitment

School Atlas is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards.

2. Standards

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities.

3. What We Do

Use semantic HTML throughout the application
Provide ARIA labels and roles on interactive components
Ensure sufficient colour contrast ratios in both light and dark themes
Support keyboard navigation for all core features
Maintain minimum touch target sizes of 44px for mobile users
Provide text alternatives for non-text content
Use responsive design that works across different screen sizes
Support screen readers through proper heading hierarchy and landmark roles

4. Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas have known limitations:

Interactive map — The Leaflet-based map relies on mouse interaction for some features. School markers have alternative text, and all school information is available via the searchable school list and postcode search without needing the map.
Charts and graphs — Admissions trend charts and performance data visualisations are supplementary. The underlying data is always presented in accessible text and table formats alongside any chart.

5. Browser and Device Support

School Atlas works best on modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We support the latest two major versions of each browser. The site is responsive and functions on mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.

6. Assistive Technology

School Atlas has been developed with consideration for assistive technologies including:

Screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS)
Keyboard-only navigation
Browser zoom (up to 200%)
High contrast and dark mode

7. Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of School Atlas. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

Email: feedback@schoolatlas.co.uk

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days and to fix reported issues as quickly as possible.

8. Enforcement

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you can contact the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS).

3. What We Do

Use semantic HTML throughout the application

Provide ARIA labels and roles on interactive components

Ensure sufficient colour contrast ratios in both light and dark themes

Support keyboard navigation for all core features

Maintain minimum touch target sizes of 44px for mobile users

Provide text alternatives for non-text content

Use responsive design that works across different screen sizes

Support screen readers through proper heading hierarchy and landmark roles

4. Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some areas have known limitations:

Interactive map — The Leaflet-based map relies on mouse interaction for some features. School markers have alternative text, and all school information is available via the searchable school list and postcode search without needing the map.

Charts and graphs — Admissions trend charts and performance data visualisations are supplementary. The underlying data is always presented in accessible text and table formats alongside any chart.

7. Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of School Atlas. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days and to fix reported issues as quickly as possible.