SEND & Inclusion
Inclusion & SEND
Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data
SEN Pupils
19.7%
42 pupils with EHCP, 309 on SEN Support. EAL 15.0%. FSM 30.2%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
17.3↑ +4.7pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
2.4↓ -1.9pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
15.0↓ -4pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
30.2↑ +7.2pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
| Year | Total Pupils | SEN Support | SEN Support % | EHCP | EHCP % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 1781 | 309 | 17.3% | 42 | 2.4% |
| 2023/24 | 1735 | 284 | 16.4% | 43 | 2.5% |
| 2022/23 | 1690 | 259 | 15.3% | 46 | 2.7% |
| 2021/22 | 1661 | 227 | 13.7% | 42 | 2.5% |
| 2020/21 | 1604 | 224 | 14.0% | 32 | 2.0% |
| 2019/20 | 1588 | 215 | 13.5% | 28 | 1.8% |
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
| Code | Type | Pupils | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulty Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder | 179 | 51.4% |
| SEMH | Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty' | 75 | 21.6% |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input | 29 | 8.3% |
| SLCN | Speech, Language & Communication Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts | 21 | 6.0% |
| MLD | Moderate Learning Difficulty Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects | 20 | 5.7% |
| Other | Other Difficulty / Disability Other difficulties not covered by the categories above | 10 | 2.9% |
| HI | Hearing Impairment Deaf or partial hearing loss, may affect speech and language development | 9 | 2.6% |
| VI | Visual Impairment Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment | 3 | 0.9% |
| PD | Physical Disability Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities | 2 | 0.6% |
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
| Need Type | EHCP | SEN Support | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpLD | 3 | 176 | 179 |
| SEMH | 10 | 65 | 75 |
| ASD | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| SLCN | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| MLD | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| Other | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| HI | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| VI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| PD | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 42 | 309 | 351 |
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
SEN Support % — solid line is this school, dashed line is England national average (12.6%)
Understanding This Data
EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) is a legally binding document that outlines a child's special educational needs and the support they must receive. SEN Support describes pupils receiving in-school SEND support without a statutory plan. EAL = English as an Additional Language. Source: DfE SEN Census.