Lavington School is a mainstream secondary school in Devizes, Wiltshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 185 of its 910 pupils (20.3%) were getting SEN support and 54 (5.9%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 910 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Wiltshire.
20.3% get SEN support
185 of 910 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
5.9% have an EHC plan
54 of 910 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia63
- Social, emotional and mental health56
- Autism49
- Moderate learning difficulty29
- Speech, language and communication27
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 910 (places for 1,160)
- Headteacher
- Mr Ralph Plummer
- Part of
- Equa Mead Learning Trust
- Free school meals
- 14.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wiltshire
- School reference (URN)
- 136389
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Wiltshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2014; school remains Good (June 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
The Spring, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4EB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Downland School Special school · Ages 10–16 · Ofsted: Good 3.9 miles
- Wansdyke School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 3.9 miles
- Silverwood School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 6.1 miles
- Castle Mead School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 8.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Dauntsey Academy Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 14%, EHC plans 1.5% 0.3 miles
- St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 20.3%, EHC plans 1.7% 0.7 miles
- The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 6.7%, EHC plans 0% 1.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Wiltshire SEND schools in Wiltshire
Questions about Lavington School
How many pupils at Lavington School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 185 of the 910 pupils (20.3%) were getting SEN support and 54 (5.9%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Lavington School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (63 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (56 pupils) and autism (49 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Lavington School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Lavington School?
Through Wiltshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Lavington School?
You can ask for Lavington School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Lavington School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Wansdyke School, about 3.9 miles away.
Where is Lavington School?
The Spring, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4EB, in Wiltshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.