16.2% of primary pupils did not have English as their first language in January 2004 (11 per cent in England)
2.3% of primary pupils with special educational needs statements in January 2004 (1.6 per cent in England)
0.08% of the school population excluded permanently in 2002/03 (0.12 per cent in England)
Mohammed Mehmet, director of children's services for Peterborough City Council, said: "We are providing opportunities to ensure children can develop and achieve success. We are confident that working in partnership with schools, parents and other agencies we can make a real difference."
Source: Department for Education and Skills.
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