Can't apply for statement. not academically far enough behind

[cheesehater]

Hello
My DD is at SA+, and the school SENCO mentioned it might be worth putting her forward for a statement. He's now come back and said it can't be considered as academically she's not far enough behind. Is this right?
Thanks for any help, or guidance that says this is wrong. The SENCO is acting up while the usual SENCO is on maternity leave and I'm not convinced he's totally 100% with his facts.

My son was not behind academically. He has dx of autism. He got a Statement because he had all sorts of other issues relating to his condition.

Autism is no indication of IQ. The triad of impairment is not based on how far behind they are in their schoolwork.

This is utter twaddle and meant to put you off.

Don't let it.