Uffculme is a school that caters for pupils who have a wide range of disabilities and needs. The majority of pupils are those with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). However, and more recently, a greater number have a range of specials needs, in addition to ASD such as speech and language difficulties, sensory and social, emotional and mental health needs. The majority of pupils come from a White British Background. Many of the pupils do not live in the immediate locality of the school and a large number of pupils are transported to and from school by minibuses. Approximately 46% of pupils are disadvantaged pupils. The school has a number of Inspection report: Uffculme School, 12–13 June 2019 Page 11 of 14 children looked after on roll. Almost three quarters of pupils are boys. Pupils enter the school at different points in their school career, sometimes as late as year 9. The school is based around three different sites that are closely located: Early years and primary share a site, whilst secondary and the sixth form provision occupy their own sites. The headteacher took up her post in September 2018. The school receives school improvement support, commissioned by the local authority, from an external school improvement partner.