Bishops Tawton Primary School

PrimaryAGES 4-11Foundation school
School Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 0AE 01271343002 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils159
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)54%
FSM8.2%
RegionDevon
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
3.1%
2 pupils with EHCP, 3 on SEN Support. EAL 0.6%. FSM 8.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
1.9 -10.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
1.3 -3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
0.6 -18.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
8.2 -14.8pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
YearTotal PupilsSEN SupportSEN Support %EHCPEHCP %
2024/2515931.9%21.3%
2023/2416984.7%10.6%
2022/2316484.9%10.6%
2021/2217031.8%10.6%
2020/2117142.3%10.6%
2019/2016742.4%21.2%
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
250.0%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
125.0%
SLCN
Speech, Language & Communication
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
125.0%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
ASD112
SEMH101
SLCN011
Total235
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
0.0%7.5%15.0%22.5%30.0%19/2020/2121/2222/2323/2424/252.4%2.3%1.8%4.9%4.7%1.9%School
SEN Support % — solid line is this school, dashed line is England national average (12.6%)
Understanding This Data
EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) is a legally binding document that outlines a child's special educational needs and the support they must receive. SEN Support describes pupils receiving in-school SEND support without a statutory plan. EAL = English as an Additional Language. Source: DfE SEN Census.