The data in this article is taken from the DfE’s data tables on SEN, based on the January 2024 census data.
Use the data to put school-level data in context
As a SENCO, you'll be able to gather school-level SEN data from your SEN information report or your management information system (MIS).
Compare your data with the national data in this article, and share the reports with your headteacher who may want to use them when:
- Reporting to governors on SEN
- Giving evidence on SEN to Ofsted
- Writing your school self-evaluation form (SEF)
Overall proportion of pupils with SEN
Of all pupils in England in January 2024:
- 13.6% had special educational needs (SEN) support, but didn't have an education, health and care (EHC) plan (up from 13% in 2023)
- 4.8% had an EHC plan (up from 4.3% in 2023)
Primary school pupils with SEN
14.1% of pupils
