The readily available information relates to the number of fixed period exclusions (not the number of pupils) from schools in each decile of area deprivation, where the reason for exclusion was physical assault on a pupil or physical assault on an adult (including, but not only, teachers), and is shown in the table.
In 2005/06, data on fixed period exclusions were collected from secondary schools only; therefore, the data is not comparable to other years and has not been provided.
In 2004/05 data were collected via the Termly Exclusions Survey. In 2006/07 data were collected via the School Census for 2006/07. Caution is needed when comparing results from the two sources, which have some differences in scope.
The National Challenge programme was launched on 10 June 2008; schools are being supported under the National Challenge to raise pupil attainment—each according to specific local need, including any problems of exclusion. The latest available data on exclusions is for 2006/07; there were no National Challenge schools at that time and therefore data have not been provided.
2004/052,3,4 2006/075,6 IDACI band of school: Physical assault on an adult Physical assault on a pupil Physical assault on an adult Physical assault on a pupil 0-10 2,630 8,220 2,940 8,900 10-20 2,570 9,010 2,440 8,370 20-30 2,440 10,500 2,370 9,920 30-40 2,070 9,200 2,040 8,250 40-50 2,010 8,950 1,970 9,090 50-60 1,360 6,820 1,480 7,240 60-70 1,490 8,200 1,620 7,800 70-80 1,420 7,370 1,420 7,760 80-90 1,290 6,680 1,250 6,500 90-100 1,190 5,720 1,060 5,350 Total7 18,490 80,700 18,590 79,180 1 Number of fixed period exclusions where the reason for exclusion was physical assault on a pupil or physical assault on an adult. 2 Excludes city technology colleges and academies. 3 Includes maintained special schools only. 4 Information on fixed period exclusions has been derived from the Termly Exclusions Survey. 5 Includes both maintained and non-maintained special schools, and city technology colleges and academies. 6 Information on fixed period exclusions has been derived from the School Census. 7 Totals for 2004/05 include 73 exclusions where the IDACI band of the school could not be determined. Note: Figures have been rounded to the nearest 10. Source: Termly Exclusions Survey and School Census.