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‘Internal exclusion’ of England secondary school students almost triples in three years
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The use of internal exclusion—a disciplinary measure removing students from regular classes—has nearly tripled in England’s secondary schools over three years, rising from 5% to 13% of pupils. The increase disproportionately affects poorer students and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
WHY IT MATTERS
This sharp rise in internal exclusions highlights growing concerns about equity and support systems in England’s secondary education, particularly for vulnerable student groups.
Exclusive: new data shows poorer pupils and those with Send are disproportionately affected by the measureThe proportion of secondary school students in England removed from class and placed in “internal exclusion” as a disciplinary measure has almost trebled in three years, according to new data.The data shows the proportion of secondary pupils removed from normal lessons went up from 5% in the 2022/2023 academic year to 13% in 2025/26 – a 160% increase. Continue reading...
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