Dorset
High needs
Understand the data we use for high needs
This data covers the period 2024-2025 for section 251 data (s251).
The outturn includes place funding for pupils with special educational needs taught in academies. You can read about how we calculate this in the glossary.
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High needs DSG allocation 2024/2025
£56 million
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Total high needs outturn 2024/2025
£92.4 million
165% of high needs DSG allocation
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DSG deficit as at March 2025
£95.6 million
In March 2024 this was a deficit of £59.6 million
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Benchmark high needs spending
Benchmark outturn and planned expenditure on high needs with other local authorities.
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Benchmark education, health and care plans
Compare placement of pupils with EHC plans with other local authorities.
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View high needs historical data
View data from previous financial years for this local authority.
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Maintained schools
Maintained schools by RAG ratings
About RAG ratings
Red, amber and green (RAG) ratings are shown to give an indication of the spending compared to similar schools.
The rating is not an indication of performance. It is used to display if spending is significantly more or less than similar schools. This does not consider any individual spending strategies which might apply.
The ratings are intended for schools and trusts to identify potential areas to help them make informed spending decisions.
The size of the red bar corresponds to the proportion of red-rated cost categories for the school.
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Data sources and interpretation
Find out where our data comes from and how to interpret it.