The Topsham School

PrimaryAGES 3-11Community school
Orchard Way, Exeter, EX3 0DN 01392874498 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils196
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)52%
FSM13.3%
RegionDevon
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
22.4%
8 pupils with EHCP, 36 on SEN Support. EAL 2.6%. FSM 13.3%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
18.4 +5.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
4.1 -0.2pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.6 -16.4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
13.3 -9.7pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
YearTotal PupilsSEN SupportSEN Support %EHCPEHCP %
2024/251963618.4%84.1%
2023/24221135.9%94.1%
2022/23218167.3%104.6%
2021/222303213.9%104.3%
2020/212242712.1%94.0%
2019/20232156.5%52.2%
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
1854.5%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
1030.3%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
26.1%
SLD
Severe Learning Difficulty
Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support
13.0%
PMLD
Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty
Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities
13.0%
HI
Hearing Impairment
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
13.0%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SLCN41418
ASD1910
SEMH022
SLD101
PMLD101
HI101
Total83644
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
0.0%7.5%15.0%22.5%30.0%19/2020/2121/2222/2323/2424/256.5%12.1%13.9%7.3%5.9%18.4%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.