Top English schools take in half as many Send pupils as average comprehensive

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1. Top schools slammed for ‘appallingly’ low intake of Send pupils: ‘It’s a disgrace’ | Independent

2. Schools are 'putting off' families whose children have special needs - to boost results, study suggests | Daily Mail

3. Schools pioneer SEND student inclusion scheme | BBC

The top 500 secondary schools take in half as many disadvantaged pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) as the average comprehensive, in what is believed may be a deliberate strategy to boost grades and improve finances.