Sandford School

PrimaryAGES 3-11Community school
Sandford, Crediton, EX17 4NE 01363772256 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils78
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)62%
FSM14.1%
RegionDevon
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
23.1%
6 pupils with EHCP, 12 on SEN Support. EAL 2.6%. FSM 14.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
15.4 +2.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
7.7 +3.4pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.6 -16.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
14.1 -8.9pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
YearTotal PupilsSEN SupportSEN Support %EHCPEHCP %
2024/25781215.4%67.7%
2023/24841517.9%67.1%
2022/231061413.2%87.5%
2021/2213664.4%96.6%
2020/2114196.4%117.8%
2019/20141117.8%53.5%
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
952.9%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
317.6%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
211.8%
SLD
Severe Learning Difficulty
Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support
15.9%
HI
Hearing Impairment
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
15.9%
VI
Visual Impairment
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
15.9%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
MLD099
ASD213
SEMH202
SLD101
HI011
VI011
Total61218
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
0.0%7.5%15.0%22.5%30.0%19/2020/2121/2222/2323/2424/257.8%6.4%4.4%13.2%17.9%15.4%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.