Statements
Accessibility Statement
Accessibility Statement for St Peter's College
This accessibility statement applies to the St Peter's College website (this website). Click here to learn more about physical accessibility at our College estate.
This website is run by St Peter's College. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website and are working towards bringing it in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 level AA (WCAG).
How accessible this website is
We know that a small amount of content within this website is not yet fully accessible. Currently, some of our existing PDF documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:
Email: communications@spc.ox.ac.uk
Telephone: 01865 278877
We will consider your request and reply within 5 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please email:
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 (the 'accessibility regulations'). If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
St Peter's College is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
PDF, Word and Excel documents
Some PDF, Word and Excel documents available for download within our website were not created as accessible files. As these files are being replaced periodically with updated versions, we believe that replacing all existing versions now would be a disproportionate burden within the meaning of the accessibility regulations.
Content that may be used on our website that is not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
- Pre-recorded audio and video published before 23 September 2020
- Live audio and video
- Heritage collections like scanned manuscripts
- PDFs or other documents published before 23 September 2018 - unless users need them to use a service, for example a form that lets you request school meal preferences
- Maps
- Third-party content that is controlled, developed and owned by another party
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This website was last checked on 9 May 2024 by St Peter’s College using Silktide.
This statement was prepared on 9 May 2024.
When choosing a sample of pages to test against the WCAG version 2.2 level A and AA criteria, we adopted a strategy of selecting one page for each of the fixed content templates along with several other pages that utilised our flexible content template. This approach ensured that we tested every available content type utilised throughout the website.
Physical Accessibility at St Peter's College
St Peter's is committed to providing spaces that are accessible to all.
To review a detailed access guide of all College buildings, please visit the University's access guide here.
The College entrance is accessible via a level pathway. General circulation throughout the College is easy, with wide, level pathways (and appropriate accessibility ramps, where necessary) to all main areas.
All of St Peter's main function rooms (including our Dining Hall) are accessible to wheelchair users. There are multiple accessible bathroom facilities on the main site.
The Staircase I and Castle Bailey Quad residential blocks contain accessible entrances, bedrooms and ensuite wet room bathrooms. Castle Bailey Quad is fitted with lifts and an accessible laundry room, common room and kitchen.
The ground floor of the College Library is accessible and fitted with height-adjustable desks. Presently, the remaining upper and lower levels of the library are only accessible via stairs.
The Chapel, which is used for Chapel services, musical performances and lectures, is accessible and equipped with an audio induction loop.
If you have any questions or concerns about physical accessibility in the College, please do not hesitate to contact our team.
General visitors, contact our Porters' Lodge
Telephone: +44 (0)1865 278900
Email: porters.lodge@spc.ox.ac.uk
Conference clients, contact our Events Office
Telephone: +44 (0)1865 278464
Email: events@spc.ox.ac.uk
Students with accessibility questions, contact our Disability Coordinator
Prospective or current students with disabilities should contact the College Office to discuss accessibility at College. The College Registrar is the Disability Coordinator at St Peter's College.
Email: admissions@spc.ox.ac.uk