Pathfield School

Not applicableAGES 3-19Foundation special school
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JU 01271342423 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils190
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)0%
FSM43.2%
RegionDevon
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
100.0%
190 pupils with EHCP, 0 on SEN Support. EAL 0.5%. FSM 43.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
0.0 -12.6pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
100.0 +95.7pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
0.5 -18.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
43.2 +20.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
YearTotal PupilsSEN SupportSEN Support %EHCPEHCP %
2024/2519000.0%190100.0%
2023/2418900.0%189100.0%
2022/2318700.0%187100.0%
2021/2219100.0%191100.0%
2020/2117600.0%176100.0%
2019/2015100.0%151100.0%
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
SLD
Severe Learning Difficulty
Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support
12465.3%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
189.5%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
168.4%
SpLD
Specific Learning Difficulty
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
105.3%
PMLD
Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty
Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities
105.3%
SLCN
Speech, Language & Communication
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
73.7%
PD
Physical Disability
Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities
21.1%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
10.5%
HI
Hearing Impairment
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
10.5%
Other
Other Difficulty / Disability
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
10.5%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SLD1240124
ASD18018
SEMH16016
SpLD10010
PMLD10010
SLCN707
PD202
MLD101
HI101
Other101
Total1900190
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
0.0%7.5%15.0%22.5%30.0%19/2020/2121/2222/2323/2424/250.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%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.