Woolacombe School

PrimaryAGES 2-11Academy converter
Beach Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7BT 01271870551 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils208
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)70%
FSM12%
RegionDevon
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
13.5%
7 pupils with EHCP, 21 on SEN Support. EAL 2.4%. FSM 12.0%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
10.1 -2.5pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
3.4 -0.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
2.4 -16.6pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
12.0 -11pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
YearTotal PupilsSEN SupportSEN Support %EHCPEHCP %
2024/252082110.1%73.4%
2023/242312711.7%52.2%
2022/232332410.3%31.3%
2021/222422912.0%31.2%
2020/212443012.3%20.8%
2019/202483012.1%20.8%
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
621.4%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
621.4%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
517.9%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
517.9%
SpLD
Specific Learning Difficulty
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
310.7%
SLD
Severe Learning Difficulty
Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support
13.6%
HI
Hearing Impairment
Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development
13.6%
PD
Physical Disability
Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities
13.6%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
SLCN156
ASD246
MLD055
SEMH235
SpLD033
SLD101
HI011
PD101
Total72128
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
0.0%7.5%15.0%22.5%30.0%19/2020/2121/2222/2323/2424/2512.1%12.3%12.0%10.3%11.7%10.1%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.