Pupils with EHCPS that are placed at independent schools

Request

1. How many pupils aged 5-16 in the authority area had EHCPs in each of these years?
2021
2022
2023

2. How many pupils aged 5-16 in the authority area with EHCPS have been placed at independent schools or independent education settings in each of these years?
2021
2022
2023

3. How much has been spent on independent school or Independent education setting placements for the pupils with EHCPs in each of the last three years?
2021
2022
2023

4. If possible can you say what percentage the total spend on independent school or Independent education settings for pupils with EHCPs has been of the council's overall spending on EHCPs and its overall high needs budget for each of the following years?
2021
2022
2023

Decision

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. 2021 - 4935

2022 - 5213

2023 – 5589

2. These figures include those in mainstream independent schools and INMS.

2021 - 216

2022 - 213

2023 – 256

3. 2021/22 - £18,160,367.90

2022/23 - £20,226,791.73

2023/24 - £24,156,492.39

4. The % spent on independent schools or independent placements of the High Needs budget (before deductions) is as follows :

2021-2022 17.82%

2022-2023 17.54%

2023-2024 19.11%

Reference number
FOI 10717837
Date request received
28/02/25
Date of decision
12/05/25