Pilton Infants' Academy

PrimaryAGES 4-7Academy converter
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, EX31 1JU 01271342579 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils177
OfstedOutstanding
FSM18.6%
RegionDevon
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
9.0%
5 pupils with EHCP, 11 on SEN Support. EAL 9.0%. FSM 18.6%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
6.2 -6.4pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.8 -1.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
9.0 -10pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
18.6 -4.4pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
YearTotal PupilsSEN SupportSEN Support %EHCPEHCP %
2024/25177116.2%52.8%
2023/241792011.2%52.8%
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
SLCN
Speech, Language & Communication
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
743.8%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
425.0%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
318.8%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
212.5%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SLCN257
ASD314
SEMH033
MLD022
Total51116
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.