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.

  • High needs DSG allocation 2024/2025

    £117 million

  • Total high needs outturn 2024/2025

    £169 million

    144.6% of high needs DSG allocation

  • DSG deficit as at March 2025

    £126 million

    In March 2024 this was a deficit of £112 million



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Maintained schools

Data view

All values are shown as percentage of income.

The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 151 113.7% 79% -21.3%
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School 103 112.2% 75.7% 0.4%
Bishopsteignton School 157 111% 69% -5.7%
Barley Lane School 80 109.9% 82.3% 4.1%
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School 191 109.5% 73.3% 4%
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School 92 108.6% 75.3% -3.5%
Landscore Primary School 276 108.6% 78.4% -5.2%
Hartland Primary School 106 108.5% 62.7% 15.8%
Abbotskerswell Primary School 102 107.9% 81.6% 5.1%
Haytor View Community Primary School

Only has 6 months of data

107.2% 77.5% 5.5%
Halwill Community Primary School 113 107.2% 67.1% 5%
West Hill Primary School 216 107.1% 71.9% 11.3%
Winkleigh Primary School 219.5 107.1% 72.3% 3.1%
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School 449.5 106.7% 79.8% -6.4%
Woolsery Primary School 108 106.3% 66.1% 7.6%
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School 328 106.1% 69.2% -0.8%
Copplestone Primary School 615 105.3% 73% -0.8%
Exminster Community Primary 388 105.3% 77.8% 2%
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School 273 105.2% 78.5% -5.4%
Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School 83.5 104.6% 70.3% -4.1%
St Peter's Church of England Primary School 293 104.5% 71.6% 2%
Castle Primary School 293 104.3% 74.8% 12.3%
Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School 353 103.9% 73.7% 0.5%
Tiverton High School

Only has 11 months of data

1083 103.8% 64.4% -5.9%
Willand School 408 103.4% 71.6% 2.8%
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 326 103.4% 72.6% 2.8%
Monkleigh Primary School 119 103.3% 79.7% 15.3%
Stokenham Area Primary School 557 103.1% 65.8% 11.7%
South Molton Community College 657 102.8% 62.9% -16%
Stoke Hill Junior School 621 102.8% 74% 3%
Newton St Cyres Primary School 760.5 102.7% 74.9% -7.2%
St Michael's Church of England Primary School 1180 102.6% 71.5% 3.7%
Bishops Tawton Primary School 222 102.2% 67.4% 5.9%
St Peter's Church of England Aided School 1306 102% 72% 0.5%
Two Moors Primary School 349 101.9% 72.7% -6.4%
Offwell Church of England Primary School 89 101.6% 73.2% 5.8%
Uplowman Church of England Primary School 87 101.4% 80% 8%
Chudleigh Church of England Community Primary School 418 101.3% 73.9% 2.1%
Cornwood Church of England Primary School 89 101.3% 68.9% 0.7%
Decoy Primary School 426.5 101.2% 75.9% 0.6%
Kingsacre Primary School 177 101.1% 64.9% 10.4%
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School 611 100.7% 73% 6.8%
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery 648.5 100.5% 69.1% 4.6%
Marland School 163 100.4% 75.5% 5.9%
Honiton Primary School 404.5 100.3% 74.5% -4.1%
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit 445.5 100.2% 70.7% 2.9%
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School 4 100% 84.1% 0%
Bassetts Farm Primary School 426.5 100% 75.5% 12.2%
Hayward's Primary School 403 100% 75.6% 10.5%
Canada Hill Community Primary School 344 99.9% 74.1% 6%
Newton Poppleford Primary School 190 99.8% 61% 5.5%
Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School 349 99.6% 68.1% 7%
Hazeldown School 403 99.4% 64.3% 12.8%
Clyst St Mary Primary School 170 99.4% 67.5% -0.3%
Southbrook School 140 99.4% 79.8% 20.3%
Ottery St Mary Primary School 424 99.3% 72.8% 8.1%
The Grove School 337.5 99.2% 77.8% 3%
Pathfield School 183 99.1% 77% 8.5%
Southmead School 341 98.8% 64.1% 6.3%
Bow Community Primary School 133 98.8% 68.5% 16.8%
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School 416 98.7% 71.9% 12%
Feniton Church of England Primary School 303 98.6% 68.2% 19.4%
Seaton Primary School 377 98.5% 72.1% 0.6%
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School 184 98.5% 64.3% 14.5%
Denbury Primary School 105.5 98.5% 69.3% 6.3%
Kentisbury Primary School 149 98.5% 56% 24.1%
West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 67.5 98.4% 65.9% 6.6%
Appledore School 229 98% 75% 11.7%
Ellen Tinkham School 240 97.8% 79.4% -0.2%
Payhembury Church of England Primary School 182.5 97.7% 67.5% 13.4%
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School 136 97.7% 61.6% 9.9%
Montgomery Primary School 418.5 97.6% 65.4% 20.3%
East Anstey Primary School 102.5 97.5% 66.1% 9.6%
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School 304.5 97.4% 73.2% 4.2%
Halberton Primary School 111 97.4% 60.1% 11.9%
Caen Community Primary School 315.5 97.3% 71.3% 12.6%
Bidwell Brook School 151 97.1% 73.7% -1%
The Topsham School 189 96.7% 67.4% 8.7%
Shebbear Community School 54 96.6% 63.3% 11.8%
Heathcoat Primary School 313.5 96% 69.7% 5%
Hatherleigh Community Primary School 178 95.5% 68% 2.1%
Buckland Brewer Primary School 96.5 95.3% 62.8% 11.2%
West Croft School 398.5 95.2% 66.9% 28.5%
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School 79 94.8% 67.2% 5.2%
Exeter Road Community Primary School 161.5 94.8% 64.1% -0.2%
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School 90 93.2% 66.2% 24.4%
Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 44 93.1% 67.9% 16.9%
East-the-Water Community Primary School 416.5 91.8% 70.4% 29.9%
The Lampard Community School

Only has 5 months of data

90.1% 77% 29.6%

EHC plan and SEN support data are shown as percentages of total pupils.

West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 67.5 39.71 0% 1.5%
Halberton Primary School 111 29.76 2.7% 13.5%
Caen Community Primary School 315.5 27.2 5.1% 12.7%
Bradley Barton Primary School and Nursery Unit 445.5 25.9 4% 14.4%
Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation 44 25.88 0% 0%
West Hill Primary School 216 25.84 1.4% 10.2%
Highweek Community Primary and Nursery School 273 25.05 5.5% 34.4%

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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.

Primary schools

Status

7 high, 1 medium and 0 low for Cornwood Church of England Primary School
6 high, 2 medium and 0 low for Kentisbury Primary School
6 high, 2 medium and 0 low for Woolsery Primary School
5 high, 3 medium and 0 low for Copplestone Primary School
5 high, 3 medium and 0 low for Winkleigh Primary School

Secondary schools

Status

4 high, 4 medium and 0 low for South Molton Community College
0 high, 6 medium and 2 low for St Peter's Church of England Aided School

Special

Status

3 high, 4 medium and 1 low for Pathfield School
2 high, 6 medium and 0 low for Marland School
2 high, 4 medium and 2 low for Bidwell Brook School
1 high, 6 medium and 1 low for Ellen Tinkham School
1 high, 5 medium and 2 low for Barley Lane School

Pupil Referral Unit

Status

3 high, 2 medium and 1 low for Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School

Nursery

Status

3 high, 3 medium and 2 low for West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
1 high, 4 medium and 3 low for Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation

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