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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%

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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%
Holsworthy Church of England Primary School 328 24.96 4% 24.1%
Canada Hill Community Primary School 344 24.57 3.8% 10.2%
Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School 611 24.56 5.1% 7.5%
Landscore Primary School 276 24.36 4% 10.9%
Chudleigh Church of England Community Primary School 418 24.23 1% 14.8%
Monkleigh Primary School 119 23.52 1.7% 7.6%
Kingskerswell Church of England Primary School 353 22.92 0.6% 11.9%
Ottery St Mary Primary School 424 22.87 4% 17.5%
Appledore School 229 22.76 0.9% 14%
Hayward's Primary School 403 22.74 6.2% 13.9%
East-the-Water Community Primary School 416.5 22.51 3.6% 14.9%
St Peter's Church of England Primary School 293 22.43 3.1% 21.8%
Bassetts Farm Primary School 426.5 22.36 4% 7.7%
The Grove School 337.5 22.25 2.4% 19.6%
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School 136 21.94 2.2% 14.7%
Hazeldown School 403 21.8 4.5% 10.7%
Bickleigh Down Church of England Primary School 416 21.67 2.4% 7.7%
Cornwood Church of England Primary School 89 21.6 5.6% 14.6%
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery 648.5 21.56 3.9% 11.7%
Decoy Primary School 426.5 21.54 5.4% 18.1%
Ilfracombe Infant and Nursery School 191 21.51 2.1% 29.3%
Willand School 408 21.45 3.7% 24.8%
Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School 184 21.4 6.5% 11.4%
Goodleigh Church of England Primary School 90 21.23 3.3% 31.1%
Kentisbeare Church of England Primary School 349 21.19 3.7% 11.5%
Seaton Primary School 377 21.18 3.7% 15.1%
Stokenham Area Primary School 557 21.09 0.7% 5.2%
West Croft School 398.5 20.86 6.3% 16.1%
St Michael's Church of England Primary School 1180 20.86 1.3% 5.3%
Southmead School 341 20.79 2.6% 12.9%
Hatherleigh Community Primary School 178 20.7 1.7% 23%
Castle Primary School 293 20.63 3.1% 13%
Kingsacre Primary School 177 20.56 1.1% 10.7%
Tavistock Primary & Nursery School 304.5 20.53 3.3% 32.5%
Newton Poppleford Primary School 190 20.47 6.3% 13.2%
Exminster Community Primary 388 20.28 4.6% 21.6%
Exeter Road Community Primary School 161.5 20.19 8% 27.9%
Bishopsteignton School 157 20.13 5.1% 12.7%
Stoke Hill Junior School 621 20.03 1.4% 11.4%
Tiverton High School 1083 19.92 4.4% 15.1%
Great Torrington Bluecoat Church of England Primary School 449.5 19.8 6.9% 27.1%
Denbury Primary School 105.5 19.76 1.9% 15.2%
Kentisbury Primary School 149 19.61 0% 4%
Honiton Primary School 404.5 19.58 4.7% 8.2%
Hartland Primary School 106 19.45 2.8% 13.2%
The Topsham School 189 19.4 3.7% 25.9%
Two Moors Primary School 349 19.39 3.7% 17.2%
South Molton Community College 657 19.38 4% 10.7%
Bow Community Primary School 133 19.03 7.5% 12%
Feniton Church of England Primary School 303 18.76 1.7% 15.2%
Newton St Cyres Primary School 760.5 18.68 0.1% 1.6%
Montgomery Primary School 418.5 18.52 2.4% 21%
Abbotskerswell Primary School 102 18.41 2% 10.8%
Heathcoat Primary School 313.5 17.91 3.5% 16.9%
Clyst St Mary Primary School 170 17.89 5.3% 18.8%
Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School 83.5 17.77 1.2% 16.8%
Winkleigh Primary School 219.5 17.63 2.3% 13.2%
Bishops Tawton Primary School 222 17.62 0.5% 3.2%
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School 103 17.58 1.9% 28.2%
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School 326 17.53 9.2% 24.8%
St Peter's Church of England Aided School 1306 17.15 8% 9.6%
Offwell Church of England Primary School 89 17.12 4.5% 9%
The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School 151 16.78 0.7% 33.8%
Woolsery Primary School 108 16.27 2.8% 14.8%
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School 79 15.8 0% 8.9%
Payhembury Church of England Primary School 182.5 14.86 1.6% 15.3%
Copplestone Primary School 615 14.7 1.1% 2.6%
St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School 92 14.35 0% 9.8%
East Anstey Primary School 102.5 14.24 0% 2.9%
Shebbear Community School 54 13.74 5.6% 11.1%
Buckland Brewer Primary School 96.5 13.59 0% 8.3%
Halwill Community Primary School 113 12.83 0% 9.7%
Uplowman Church of England Primary School 87 11.04 1.1% 12.6%
Bidwell Brook School 151 7.48 100% 0%
Ellen Tinkham School 240 7.39 100% 0%
Pathfield School 183 7.27 100% 0%
Southbrook School 140 6.42 100% 0%
Marland School 163 5.2 100% 0%
Barley Lane School 80 4.26 100% 0%
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School 4 0.56
The Lampard Community School
Haytor View Community Primary School

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

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

Secondary schools

Status

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

Special

Status

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

Pupil Referral Unit

Status

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

Nursery

Status

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