St Mary's CofE Primary School

PrimaryAGES 4-11Academy converter
Chanters Road, Bideford, EX39 2QN 01237477288 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils392
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)57%
FSM16.3%
RegionDevon
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
9.9%
11 pupils with EHCP, 28 on SEN Support. EAL 1.3%. FSM 16.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
7.1 -5.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.8 -1.5pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
1.3 -17.7pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
16.3 -6.7pp
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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
1435.9%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
1333.3%
SpLD
Specific Learning Difficulty
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
512.8%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
410.3%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
37.7%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SLCN5914
MLD01313
SpLD235
SEMH134
ASD303
Total112839
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.