- 1.7% of primary pupils did not have English as their first language in January 2004 (11 per cent in England)
- 1.9% of primary pupils with special educational needs statements in January 2004 (1.6 per cent in England)
- 0.09% of the school population excluded permanently in 2002/03 (0.12 per cent in England)
Mike Young, director of education at Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: "Our task is to raise standards, by helping schools to improve, by determining the correct pattern of provision for learners, and supporting pupils with special educational needs."
Source: Department for Education and Skills.
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