Race and special needs pupils in England

Around 20 in every 1,000 black pupils in primary schools have special needs, the figures show. The proportion is 17 in every 1,000 for white pupils and 14 in every 1,000 for Asian pupils. In state secondary schools, 20 in every 1,000 white pupils have special needs. The figure is the same for black pupils, but lower for Asian pupils, at 15 in every 1,000 pupils.